L3Harris Technologies · 18 hours ago
Specialist, Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$79K/yr - $146K/yr
4+ years expL3Harris Technologies is dedicated to delivering technology solutions in the defense industry. The Specialist, Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will manage day-to-day security operations, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity processes to protect information systems.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Authoring and maintaining Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts in support of Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Information System Auditing
Performing security control assessments
Overseeing and managing information system configuration management
Working with IT organization to develop device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines
Conducting periodic hardware/software inventory assessments
Conducting continuous monitoring activities on assigned information systems
Remediating control deficiencies
Investigating security incidents such as data spills and malicious events compromising information
Assisting the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Qualification
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 TS/SCI security clearance
Minimum DoD 8570 Baseline Certification IAM Level I; i.e. Security+ CE or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Preferred
Active TS/SCI security clearance (w. CI Polygraph preferred)
4+ years' experience as an ISSO supporting or managing cybersecurity on classified systems
Experience developing, managing, providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes
Able to work well as part of a team
Strong time management skills
Experience with building and maintenance networking equipment (Router, Switch, Firewall)
Experience with Microsoft and Linux based operating systems
Experience reviewing logs on workstation, server, firewall, & IPS/IDS
Experience with DISA STIGs and SCAP Compliance Checker
Experience interpreting vulnerability scanning results (Nessus, ACAS, etc.)
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills
Experience with ServiceNow CRM
Experience with DAAPM, JSIG and ICD 503 based authorization and accreditations
Benefits
Healthy and disability insurance
401 (k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President, Government Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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