The Lead Project Engineer (Cyber Security) at L3Harris leads the design, accreditation, and security management of mission-critical defense systems. This role focuses on defining cybersecurity requirements, adapting legacy systems, establishing deployment and compliance guidelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure authorization to operate. The position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security training within a DoD environment.
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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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, Project Engineering
Job Code: 24577
Job Location: Greenville, TX
Schedule: 9/80
Job Requirements:
In this role you will serve as the Lead Project Engineer and work closely with the Security Architect to lead the security design and accreditation of our customer’s premier mission platform. You will lead the development and refinement of security requirements, plans and procedures with a focus on managing the security of cutting-edge mission systems.
Cybersecurity Baseline Requirements:
Define the cybersecurity baseline requirements for the program and support funding activities for these requirements.
Legacy System Adaptation:
Adapt legacy implementations to address current and emerging threats, ensuring an appropriate security posture.
Security Deployment Guidelines:
Establish guidelines for the efficient and effective deployment of security practices within a DoD AF information management system.
Body of Evidence Guidelines:
Create guidelines for the efficient and effective collection and generation of the Body of Evidence necessary to attain an Authority to Operate (ATO) aligned with DoD and AF regulations, with regular reviews and updates.
Software Update Guidelines:
Set update guidelines for commercial and open-source software and third-party packages to maintain a current security posture, including regular reviews and approvals of software updates and patches.
Collaboration with Compliance and Vulnerability Teams:
Collaborate closely with the compliance and vulnerability teams to establish program benchmarks and standards that meet delivery milestones, with regular communication and coordination meetings to ensure alignment and progress.
Training and Awareness Programs:
Provide training and awareness programs for the Engineering organization and relevant functions to promote a security-conscious culture.
Continuous Improvement Process:
Implement a continuous improvement process for security to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Cross-Departmental Communication: Facilitate cross-departmental communication to address security concerns and implement best practices.
Third-Party Agreements:
Ensure that third-party agreements, such as sub-contracts, include appropriate security requirements and compliance measures. For example, specify the minimum OS or container build environment and include Fortify, Tivey, and Nessus scan results as contract deliverables.
Lead Bid and Proposal efforts for annual funding to provide security support to future development contracts.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret Clearance required, Top Secret with SCI preferred with a willingness to obtain a Polygraph
Demonstrated Experience in administering and managing Tenable Security Center in a complex environment
Demonstrated understanding of ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) requirements and best practices for vulnerability management and compliance
Demonstrated experience with risk management framework based on NIST 800-53 documentation
Demonstrated Ability to Operate ATO (Authority to Operate) processes
Demonstrated understanding of networking
Demonstrated experience with Trend Analysis and Threat Detection
Demonstrated ability to set strategic roadmap objectives
Preferred Skills:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Air Force policy experience
Anti-tamper experience
Xacta experience
Additional certifications in specific technologies (e.g., hyperconverged infrastructure, Kubernetes, operating systems)
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