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L3Harris Technologies · 2 months ago

Specialist, Systems Engineer Mission Protection Specialist

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $168K/yr

4+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, and they are seeking a Specialist, Systems Engineer – Mission Protection Specialist to support a high-visibility, mission-critical national security program. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to space, cyber, and ground systems supporting U.S. government missions.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct mission protection assessments to identify vulnerabilities across space, cyber, and ground architectures

Collaborate with mission planners, operators, and mission partners to integrate protection strategies throughout the system lifecycle

Support the development of mitigation plans and help implement countermeasures aligned with mission assurance priorities

Coordinate with DoD and IC stakeholders to ensure protection efforts are synchronized with national-level guidance and classification policies

Develop and maintain program-specific threat models, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and risk management frameworks

Contribute to red/blue team assessments, tabletop exercises, and program security reviews

Prepare briefings and documentation for senior leadership on threat assessments, mitigation strategies, and mission assurance outcomes

Ability to obtain and maintain a crew operations certification

Able to work independently and collaboratively in classified operations centers, supporting 24/7 mission requirements when needed

Qualification

Threat modelingVulnerability analysisRisk managementOperational security (OPSEC)Cyber defenseCounterintelligenceWeaponsTactics (W&T) supportCrew operations certificationOrbital MechanicsSystem Tool Kit (STK)Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK)Communication skillsCollaboration

Required

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

Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required

Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk management

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior stakeholders

Experience working with or supporting a Weapons and Tactics (W&T) team, with familiarity in integrating protection strategies