Job Title: Sr Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Job Code: 15213
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Description:
Performs ISSO duties under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on assigned government-authorized systems. Knowledgeable in information technology and security. Responsibilities include: authoring and maintaining documentation supporting the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) under the ICD503 and NISPOM; performing security control assessments as part of the systems' Continuous Monitoring Plan; overseeing configuration management of assigned systems; working to develop and implement device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity; conducting periodic hardware/software inventory assessments; identifying system security controls shortcomings and developing POA&Ms; remediating control deficiencies; conducting, documenting and reporting annual self-assessments; maintaining operational information security posture for a system, program, or enclave; investigating security incidents such as data spills and malicious events; authoring and delivering security education and training to a range of audiences.
Essential Functions:
Author and maintain Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation of assigned systems
Perform security control assessments and execute Continuous Monitoring Plans
Work with IT and system administration organizations to develop device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines
Maintain patching compliance along with hardware and software baselines
Responsible for customer interface in the tracking and resolution of POA&Ms
Ensure all systems are comprehensively monitored for anomalous activity
Manage the incident response process for areas of responsibility
Develop new concepts, standards, and training material which make significant and impactful improvements to processes, systems, solutions, or products
Lead inventory and asset management discovery and tracking activities
Work with site leadership to improve the security posture of systems and the facility
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Cybersecurity or a related discipline from an accredited college is preferred)
Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
DoD 8570.01-M IAM II certification
Minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience to include experience with networking equipment; experience interpreting vulnerability scanning results; experience reviewing workstation, server, firewall, & IPS logs; experience with SIEM tools
Experience as an ISSO managing cybersecurity on classified systems under multiple agencies' JSIG, NISPOM Ch8, ICD 503, and/or NIST 800-53 implementations
Experience developing, managing, and providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes
Experience with workstation and server operating systems, including but not limited to Microsoft and Linux offerings
Preferred Additional Skills:
DoD 8570.01-M IAT III certification
Willingness to submit to a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph investigation (current polygraph preferred)
Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
Able to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gain team consensus
Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills and ability to lead/mentor teammates.
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
