Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering in Salt Lake City, UT. You will guide security architecture, oversee RMF activities, and ensure compliance across software, networks, and hardware in collaboration with engineers.

The role requires strong governance, risk, and compliance background, DoD security experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain required clearances. Expect cross-functional teamwork and periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum 9 years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of relevant experience.
• One DoD 8140 / 8570-compliant certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with RMF lifecycle activities and NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Experience with STIGs and government ATO processes.
• Experience working with government customers in SETA/AAS roles.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply security controls from NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253 into actionable requirements.
• Support implementation and validation of STIGs and other baselines.
• Execute RMF lifecycle activities from categorization to continuous monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF docs (SSP, SAR, POA&Ms, Security Plans).
• Review high-level system design to ensure security requirements across software, networks, and hardware.
• Interface with AOs and external assessors to support authorization.
• Track and report compliance status, risks, and remediation to leadership.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.
• Must have a DoD Secret clearance.

Skills

Security architecture

RMF lifecycle

Requirements analysis

Technical writing

NIST SP 800-53 controls

STIGs configuration

Government/customer collaboration

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (cybersecurity / CS / info systems)

Graduate degree in related field

13 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Info Security Systems Engineering

Job Code: 44526

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

As a Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering at L3Harris Technologies, you will support the systems engineering team by providing security architecture and requirements oversight, as well verifying security requirements are met using a mix of manual and automated techniques.

You will work closely with software, networking, FPGA, and hardware engineers to integrate security requirements, verify requirements have been met, and build the body of evidence to showcase how the system you helped design meets the customers’ needs. This position is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and who have experience as an engineer who are interested in contributing to high-assurance defense systems.

Essential Functions:

• Interpret and apply security controls from NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related guidance into requirements that functional engineers can design to meet
• Support implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other configuration baselines
• Execute and support RMF lifecycle activities (categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring) as needed
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF documentation (e.g., SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Security Plans)
• Review high-level system design to ensure it meets security requirements within software, networking, and hardware
• Interface with internal stakeholders, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and external assessors to support authorization efforts
• Track and report compliance status, risks, and remediation activities to program leadership
• Travel up to 10% as needed
• Must have a minimum of a DoW Secret Clearance
• Required Qualifications (one of the following):
• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline including cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, etc. with minimum 9 years of relevant experience
• Graduate degree in a related field with 7 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of relevant experience
• Required Certifications:
• One DoD 8140 / 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, SSCP, GSEC), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle as it relates to security objectives; particularly requirements analysis, design, and testing
• Exposure to cryptographic systems, FIPS 140-3, or NSA certification processes
• Experience with high-assurance or classified systems
• Hands-on experience executing RMF within DoD environments
• Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 security controls and STIGs
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Familiarity with TEMPEST, Anti-Tamper, or related system security disciplines
• Experience supporting government customers in a SETA/AAS role
• Additional certifications (CISM, CISSP-ISSEP, CISA, CEH, GIAC, etc.)
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain
• Systems & Technical Context
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, network architecture, boundary defense)
• Experience working with embedded systems and/or communications systems
• Familiarity with DevSecOps environments
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.