Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,500 - 171,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to maintain the security posture of classified information systems. You will monitor systems, manage changes, and advise the Information System Security Manager and Facility Security Officer on security requirements.

The role requires DoD 8570 baseline certification, a US Secret clearance, and experience with RMF, NIST controls, and Windows/Linux administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years cyber intelligence experience; or 6 years with associate degree; or 8+ years without degree.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification preferred (Security+, CAP, GSLC, CASP CE, CISA, CISM, CISSP).
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53/800-171, JSIG, and RMF processes.
• 2+ years Windows and/or Linux system administration.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain DoD 8570 baseline certification.
• Ensure systems operated, maintained, disposed of per security policies.
• Analyze audit records across platforms and report discrepancies.
• Attend technical and security training relevant to compliance duties.
• Ensure proper clearances and need-to-know access.
• Report security incidents to ISSM/FSO.
• Conduct continuous monitoring for compliance with security packages.
• Coordinate and document changes with IT/ISSM.
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting authorization.
• Monitor system recovery processes and security features.
• Maintain current IS security documentation.
• Ensure audit records are collected and analyzed per security plan.

Skills

Cyber intelligence

Security clearance

RMF

NIST controls

Windows admin

Linux admin

SCCM

SCAP

Communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cyber intelligence or related field

Associate degree in related field

8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SCAP

SCCM

Windows administration

Linux administration

RMF

NIST 800-53 / 800-171

JSIG / DISA STIGS

Office Suite

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: Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

Job Code: 37750

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description:

L3Harris Corporation is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in its Canoga Park, California facility. The selected individual will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for classified information system(s) (IS). The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with Cognizant Security Agency (CSA) approved IS security policies and procedures. The ISSO plays an active role in monitoring the system(s) and environment of operation, managing, and controlling changes to the system, and assessing the security impact of those changes to further advise the Information System Security Manager (SSM) and Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintainDoD 8570 baseline certification.
• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package.
• Ensuring audit records on multiple information system platforms are collected and analyzed in accordance with the approved security plan and discrepancies reported.
• Attending technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned compliance duties.
• Ensuring all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization and need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities prior to granting access to systems.
• Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM and/or FSO.
• Conducting continuous monitoring of environments to ensure compliance with security authorization packages.
• May serve as a compliance advisory member on the Configuration Control Board (CCB).
• Coordinating and documenting changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with Information Technology (IT) and/or ISSM prior to the change.
• Notifying the ISSM when changes occur that might affect system authorization.
• Monitoring system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Ensuring all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensuring audit records are collected and analyzed in accordance with the security plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior cyber intelligence experience required; or associate degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior cyber intelligence experience required; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior cyber intelligence experience required.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD 8570 baseline certification (Security+ CE, CAP, GSLC, CASP CE, CISA, CISM, or CISSP).
• Experience working with information system security principles and practices.
• Understanding of classified information systems handling.
• Government compliance, regulations, and standards (NISPOM, DAAPM,DAAG, RMF, JSIG, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DISA STIGS) with special emphasis on risk management framework (RMF) experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Windows and/or Linux system administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of system center configuration management (SCCM).
• Knowledge of security content automation protocol (SCAP).
• Experience supporting self-inspections, CCRI, audits, or assessments.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels.
• Ability to prepare and present reports to management.
• Motivation and desire to thoroughly investigate, analyze, and document system issues and resolutions.
• Ability to produce quality deliverables and to complete assigned projects on time.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Persistent and creative problem solver.
• Troubleshooting skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

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