Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence

Employer description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence (ISSO)

Job Code: 46665 

Job Location: Rochester, NY – Onsite

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

ISSO provides protection and safeguarding of information systems under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and work with the Information System Stakeholders on assigned government-authorized systems. Additionally, the ISSO must have the adaptability to learn detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system.

Works with the Program and IT Admin functions to ensure security auditing tools are working as designed and optimized to present actionable alerts and information for the ISSOs conducting audit reviews. Works with Program/Industrial Security to prepare, participate in, and remediate Customer inspection activities or findings. Builds strong relationships with these functional teams to ensure the overall success of the Cybersecurity Programs.

Essential Functions:

Ability to support day-to-day security operations of government-authorized information systems.Ensure compliance with DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), NISPOM Ch8, ICD 503,JSIG, NIST 800 series documents (NIST 800-53r5/4, 800-171 etc.)Ability to support ongoing security monitoring to meet RMF Continuous Monitoring requirements, including all weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual requirements.Utilize tools such as Nessus, Tenable Security Center, ACAS, and Splunk to interpret logs, reduce audit data, and ensure compliance with security baselines.Work with IT Admins to ensure security tools (auditing, scanning, and alerting) are operational and optimized.Build strong coalitions with functional teams to enhance Cybersecurity Program success.Audit and configure Windows and Linux systems to meet DISA STIG and SCAP compliance standards.Validate system security settings, hardening measures, and patch management efforts.Ensure that systems are operating as authorized/accredited and that conditions have not changed.Stakeholder in Configuration change management processes (including hardware/software changes, account management, media control procedures, disposition, Assured File Transfers (AFT) and related documentation) in accordance with policies and procedures.Analyze and report on cybersecurity metrics to leadership.Continuously assess system security posture and implement improvements based on evolving threats and inspection results.ISSO experience the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG) and with eMASS.Experience as an ISSO supporting classified systems under DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), NISPOM Ch8, ICD 503, and/or NIST 800-53.Familiarity developing, managing, and providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years prior experience, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Active Secret security clearance.

Security+ Certification or IAT Level 2 Certification.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $70,500 - $130,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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