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Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

L3Harris Technologies

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$92K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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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: 41858

Job Location: Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova, 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 (ISSM) and Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Essential Functions:

  • Obtain and maintain DoD 8570 baseline certification and U.S. Government Security Clearance
  • 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
  • Proficient in reviewing, updating and maintaining security documentation (e.g., SSP's POA&Ms, policies, procedures)
  • Familiarity with DISA STIG's and system hardening requirements
  • Monitor, analyze vulnerability assessment data using approved scanning tools (e.g., Tenable/ACAS) and support risk based remediation and mitigation activities.
  • 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

Qualifications:

  • Active US Secret Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior cyber intelligence experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior cyber intelligence experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior cyber intelligence experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience working with information system security principles and practices
  • Government compliance, regulations, and standards (NISPOM, DAAPM, RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DISA STIGS) with special emphasis on risk management framework (RMF) experience
  • Familiarity with Splunk, or similar SIEM platforms for log review and security monitoring.
  • Experience performing vulnerability assessments using Tenable.sc/Nessus Manager.
  • Knowledge of security content automation protocol (SCAP)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in The State of 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.

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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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Employment Type: Full-Time