Sr Specialist Cyber Intelligence ISSO/ CPSO

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support Space and Mission Systems in Palm Bay, FL. You will implement and oversee security for classified systems per government directives and corporate policies.

Responsibilities include RMF tasks, SIPR connectivity, GPOs, BitLocker, and Splunk reviews, with a focus on secure facilities and incident coordination. Strong experience in Windows and Linux environments is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in security or related field; or graduate degree with 4+ years; or 8+ years in lieu of degree.
• Strong Windows OS administration experience in secure or regulated environments.
• Experience with SIPR connectivity and secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site ISSO support for classified systems and audits.
• Establish and maintain SIPR connectivity and secure operations.
• Perform RMF continuous monitoring tasks and prepare SSPs/POA&Ms.
• Manage GPOs, BitLocker, and system hardening per STIGs.
• Conduct log analysis with Splunk and support vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Windows administration

SIPR connectivity

Redhat Linux

DISS

JADE

STIG hardening

BitLocker encryption

RMF documentation

Nessus

Splunk SIEM

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DISS

JADE

Splunk SIEM

Nessus

EvaluateSTIG

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: Sr Specialist Cyber Intelligence

Job Code: 46118

Job Location: Palm Bay 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

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support programs for Space and Mission Systems in Palm Bay, FL. This position is responsible for supporting the implementation, administration, and oversight of security requirements for classified information systems and operations in accordance with corporate policies and U.S. Government/customer directives.

Essential Functions

• Provide on-site ISSO support for classified systems, including account management, compliance activities, auditing, and secure system operations.
• Establishment and maintenance of SIPR connectivity
• Troubleshoot Windows operating system and application issues to minimize downtime and maintain secure operations.
• Perform RMF continuous monitoring tasks
• Support audits, inspections, and assessments
• Manage and configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to support security and compliance requirements.
• Implement and support Microsoft BitLocker encryption.
• Perform system log analysis using Splunk for diagnostics, audit support, and security reviews.
• Manage user accounts and access controls in accordance with approved security policies and least privilege principles.
• Support Nessus vulnerability scanning and analysis, including identifying, assessing, and assisting with remediation of security risks.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage software license inventories, track expiration dates, and coordinate renewals with appropriate stakeholders.
• Process personnel security clearances
• Ensure secure facilities meet government standards.
• Program security management: Implement applicable government, customer, and company security requirements.
• Personnel security: Verify clearance eligibility, coordinate program access and indoctrinations, conduct debriefings, and maintain access records.
• Physical security: Oversee secure facilities, access controls, inspections, and facility accreditation documentation.
• Classified information protection: Manage the receipt, storage, transmission, reproduction, accountability, and destruction of classified material.
• Security training: Provide initial and recurring briefings on classification, reporting obligations, insider threats, and program-specific requirements.
• Incident response: Receive and document security concerns, coordinate investigations, and report incidents through required channels.
• Compliance and inspections: Conduct self-inspections, maintain security procedures and records, and track corrective actions.
• Customer coordination: Serve as a security liaison with government representatives, program leadership, subcontractors, and internal security teams.
• Visitor and meeting security: Coordinate visit authorizations and security arrangements for classified meetings.
• Information-system security coordination: Work with the ISSM/ISSO to support program cybersecurity and classified-system requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in security, information systems security, industrial security, or a related field; or a graduate degree with 4+ years of related experience; or 8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong experience administering Windows operating systems in secure or regulated environments, including virtualized systems.
• Experience with the establishment and maintenance of SIPR connectivity.
• Experience with Redhat Linux
• Experience with DISS & JADE
• Experience applying STIG hardening measures.
• Experience implementing and supporting Microsoft BitLocker encryption.
• Experience developing and maintaining RMF documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, user guides, and SOPs.
• Experience using EvaluateSTIG for compliance scanning and remediation.
• Experience performing Nessus vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation support.
• Experience using Splunk SIEM for log analysis, audits, and security reviews.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarity with SAP administration, classified area management, and customer inspections.
• Experience with classified document accountability, media control, and secure material destruction procedures.
• Relevant security, industrial security, or cybersecurity certifications are highly desirable

#LI-BR2

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.