Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Information Security Systems EngineerJob Location: Salt Lake City-UTJob Code: 19169Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday offJob Description: As a Specialist, 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 and/or NSA certification processes. Our team includes both experienced and developing engineers in the field of cryptography. We hope to find candidates who are ready to work on a deeply technical, high energy team.Essential Functions:

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

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Minimum of 2 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

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.