Senior Specialist, Information Systems Security Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Vulnerability Management Engineer in Melbourne, FL. You will identify and mitigate software and hardware vulnerabilities, assess risk, and guide remediation with cross‑functional teams.

FAA Public Trust Suitability is required; on-site work in Melbourne, Florida. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience or a Graduate degree with 4 years, plus 3–5 years in information security focusing on vulnerability management and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Graduate degree with 4+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of directly related experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of information security experience, focused on vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and facilitate remediation of software and hardware vulnerabilities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and interpret data for remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with teams to drive remediation activities and reporting.
• On-site position at Melbourne, FL; FAA Public Trust Suitability required.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

10+ years experience (no degree)

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Tenable Security Center

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: Senior Specialist, Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Code: 44104

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Vulnerability Management Engineeris responsible foridentifying, assessing, andfacilitatingthe mitigation of software and hardware vulnerabilities. This role involves conducting vulnerability assessments, interpreting the resulting data, and collaborating with various teams to manage and guide remediation activities through reporting and other methods.

• This is an ON-SITE position at L3Harris officeslocatedin Melbourne, Florida
• This position requires the ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree with 4 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 10 or more years of directly related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on vulnerability management or related areas.(facilitatingthe mitigation ofsoftwardand hardware vulnerabilities)
• Use of industry standard vulnerability tools (e.g. Tenable Nessus and Tenable Security Center, or the like)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiencywith Tenable Nessus and Tenable Security Center.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and application security.
• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exposure databases (e.g., CVE, NVD).
• Experience with patch management and system hardening techniques.

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