Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Provo
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: - -Lead, Information Security Systems EngineerJob Location: - -Salt Lake City-UTJob Code: -15442Job Schedule: -9/80, every other Friday off -L3Harris' Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer -to join our team. -This position will be based at our Salt Lake City-UT facility. -Position Overview:As a Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, you will be involved in the cryptography that enables communication capabilities for the warfighter. We are looking for people with experience with cryptography design, development, and certification via FIPS 140, Risk Management Framework and/or NSA certification processes. - Our team includes both experienced and developing engineers in the field of cryptography, accreditation and certification. - We hope to find candidates who are ready to work on a deeply technical, high energy team. - -Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply NSA and FIPS 140 requirements to cryptography products
• Work with both software and hardware design engineers to implement requirements that satisfy the certification standards
• Produce design and testing documentation to validate the implementation of the requirements
• Lead NSA certification and FIPS 140 validation development efforts
• Interface with internal and external customers to discuss design, implementation, and certification progress
• Able to adapt to change, focus on timeliness, and collaborate in joint decision-making processes is essential
• Ask questions and seek clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation details
• Travel up to 25% as needed -Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree 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. -Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 4 years' on-the-job experience related to cryptography design, implementation and/or certification or equivalent educational experience in the form of a cryptography based Master's program.
• Possesses one of the following certifications at time of hire, or obtain one within 6 months of hire: Associate of CISSP, CISSP, CCNA Security, CSA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP (DoD 8140/8570 qualified certifications)
• Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Familiar with communications systems, computer networking concepts, protocols (including TCP/IP), and security methodologies
• Familiar with security engineering principles and processes
• Aware of basic security engineering design patterns, processes, and technologies
• Able to work in both group and individual settings under the direction, oversight, and mentoring of senior engineers
• Asks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation details
• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, and multi-tasking skills
• Familiar with RF communications
• Experience with matrixed development teams (hardware, software, systems engineers) and embedded systems engineering
• JCIDS, DJSIG, NIACAP, FIPS 140-2 or 140-3, NSA certification
• High assurance crypto systems
• Gov't advisory/assistance as SETA/A&AS contractor in cybersecurity-related role
• Agile development processes
• Other security or technical certifications: CISA, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCNA, Red Hat, Network+, SANS GIAC, Security+, CCNP Security, etc.
• Experience with TEMPEST, Anti-Tamper, or other system security specialties

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