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Job Title: Sr. Member Engineering Staff - System Security Engineer - Information Assurance / NSA Type-1 CryptoJob Code: 33024Job Location: Camden, New Jersey (On-Site)Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Every other Friday off) About L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and be a part of something truly extraordinary? Join our trailblazing team in the Philadelphia metro area, where you'll dive into the thrilling world of high-assurance encryption products and programs that are pivotal to national defense. Our rapidly expanding business is not just growing-it's exploding with opportunities for innovation and impact in network and tactical encryption products and systems. Imagine working on the front lines of technology, developing state-of-the-art solutions that safeguard our nation's security. You'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, in an environment that champions creativity and excellence. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects that make a real difference to our warfighters, citizens, and nation; this is your chance to shine. Apply now and embark on this exhilarating journey with us, shaping the future of defense technology!
Job Description: L3Harris Technologies - Surface and C5 Systems is a recognized global leader in the design, development, and production of secure communication systems and products supporting mission-critical space, ground, air, and naval operations. Our teams have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business and the world around us while thriving in an environment that fosters growth and career development. We are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions to our customers with the highest levels of integrity, excellence, and uncompromised quality.
The Information Assurance Systems Security Engineer is first and foremost a Systems Engineer who is also a subject matter expert in the development of systems and equipment that protect classified National Security information. The ideal candidate possesses Systems Engineering experience combined with Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography expertise, with demonstrated success contributing to NSA-approved products considered highly desirable.
Essential Functions: - Applies security and cryptography expertise throughout the Systems Engineering lifecycle to develop and successfully certify National Security systems on time, within budget, and with low residual risk.
- Supports the design, development, and test of high-assurance security solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers.
- Develops Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), decomposing and synthesizing security requirements, verifying security features, supporting security architecture development and analysis, and assisting with design and security test planning and execution.
- Supports NSA certification activities, secure networking integration, and embedded platform security for Type-1 cryptographic communication systems.
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Systems Lead for Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.
- Travels up to 10%.
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Security Clearances.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; Master's degree highly desirable.
- Active DoD security clearance required (SECRET minimum).
- 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting Information Assurance systems or related products.
- Complete understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from concept through test, including architecture development, functional analysis, requirements allocation & traceability, trade studies, system synthesis, and integration.
- Experience planning, developing, and executing verification activities for security features and system-level functionality.
- Hands-on system integration and test (I&T) experience for complex embedded or networked systems.
- Experience authoring and reviewing artifacts for formal design reviews.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
- Proven track record in the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Type-1 certified or NSA-approved systems or equipment.
- Experience with security verification test planning and execution.
- Familiarity with the NSA Type-1 certification lifecycle, including interactions with NSA technical evaluators.
- Experience supporting NSA security Certification & Verification activities, including evidence production, test event support, and closure of certification findings.
- Familiarity with NSA certification artifacts and deliverables (multiple programs highly desirable).
- Exceptional security architecture development skills, including ability to make and defend complex security trade-offs in high-assurance systems.
- Working knowledge of Type-1, Suite A, Suite B, and Commercial cryptographic algorithms (symmetric and asymmetric).
- Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), TLS, and certificate/key management.
- Understanding of key management systems including EKMS and KMI as applied to End Cryptographic Units (ECUs).
- Experience with secure networking protocols, red/black interface design, and embedded Linux development environments for cryptographic devices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate efforts across teams, influence decisions, resolve issues, and effectively communicate change.
Preferred Additional Skills- Experience with cybersecurity compliance and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP).
- Advanced MBSE experience is strongly desirable.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $115,5105- $211,683. 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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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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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