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L3Harris Technologies · 3 days ago

Technical Lead Member Engineering Staff - Information Assurance Security Engineer 1

Camden, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $194K/yr

10+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Information Assurance Systems Engineer will develop and certify systems that protect classified information, applying expertise in security and cryptography throughout the engineering process.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Ingrid Kirchmaier

Responsibilities

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

The Information Assurance Systems 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

S/he will be responsible for applying security and cryptography expertise throughout the Systems Engineering process to develop and successfully certify National Security systems on time, within the allotted budget, and with low residual risk

The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is an ideal position for those with either Systems Engineering academic or industry experience in the design, development, and test of Information Assurance solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers

The successful candidate will possess both expertise in Systems Engineering as well as in Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography

Demonstrated history of success in developing NSA Approved products is highly desirable

Within the Security engineering context, his or her primary responsibility will be performing Concept of Operations development, Requirement’s decomposition/synthesis, Architecture Development and analysis, and security test planning and execution

Qualification

Systems EngineeringInformation AssuranceCryptographyNSA Approved productsArchitecture DevelopmentSecurity architecturePublic Key InfrastructureCybersecurity CredentialTeam coordinationRisk Management FrameworkModel-Based Systems EngineeringCommunicationNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline, Master's degree highly desired

At least 10+ years' experience in Systems Engineering of Information Assurance systems/products

Active US Government security clearance (DOD SECRET minimum)

US Citizenship required

Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, influence and resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes

A complete understanding of the systems engineering process from concept phase through systems test. Must be adept at: Architecture Development, Functional Analysis, Requirements Allocation & Traceability, Trade-off Studies, System Synthesis and System Evaluation (Integration & Verification Testing)

Proven track record of success and experience in the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Approved Type 1 Certified systems or equipment

Ability to act as a single Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Systems Lead for Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography

Exceptional security architecture development skills: specifically including the ability to make complex design trade-offs affecting system security

Experience negotiating security requirements with NSA Technical Evaluators

Experience with NSA TSRD, IASRD, and FSDA requirements and processes

Experience with development of NSA Security Evaluation Document (SED) CDRLs. Multiple programs is highly desirable

Working knowledge of Type 1, Suite A, Suite B, and Commercial Cryptographic algorithms (Symmetric and Asymmetric)

Knowledge in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including Transmission Layer Security TLS) and certificate/key management

Willingness to travel up to 10% of time

Preferred

Understanding of Key Management Systems including Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) as they impact the design of End Cryptographic Units (ECUs)

Experience with Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework

Cybersecurity Credential (e.g., CISSP)

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience highly desirable