Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer 1 at L3Harris Technologies

Job Title: Specialist, Information Security Systems EngineerJob Location: Salt Lake City-UTJob Code: 15301Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off Job 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 productsWork with both software and hardware design engineers to implement requirements that satisfy the certification standardsProduce design and testing documentation to validate the implementation of the requirementsLead NSA certification and FIPS 140 validation development effortsInterface with internal and external customers to discuss design, implementation, and certification progressAble to adapt to change, focus on timeliness, and collaborate in joint decision-making processes is essentialAsk questions and seek clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation detailsTravel 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 clearanceStrong technical writing skills.Familiar with communications systems, computer networking concepts, protocols (including TCP/IP), and security methodologiesFamiliar with security engineering principles and processesAware of basic security engineering design patterns, processes, and technologiesAble to work in both group and individual settings under the direction, oversight, and mentoring of senior engineersAsks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation detailsStrong problem-solving, creative thinking, and multi-tasking skillsFamiliar with RF communicationsExperience with matrixed development teams (hardware, software, systems engineers) and embedded systems engineeringJCIDS, DJSIG, NIACAP, FIPS 140-2 or 140-3, NSA certificationHigh assurance crypto systemsGov’t advisory/assistance as SETA/A&AS contractor in cybersecurity-related roleAgile development processesOther 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