Information System Security Officer

We are seeking a mission-focused Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the development, deployment, and execution of security controls and defensive measures that protect company technology, information systems, and system deliverables. In this role, you will help ensure secure system operations and maintenance, assess and mitigate security threats and risks throughout the program lifecycle, and support system certification and accreditation planning, testing, and validation activities in coordination with government customers. You will execute first-level incident response actions, interpret and analyze security events and anomalies, and report findings in accordance with established directives. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding systems and national security information against unauthorized use, infiltration, exfiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure. The ISSO will also notify the ISSM of any changes that could affect the system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO) and coordinate all hardware, software, and firmware changes with the ISSM prior to implementation.

Essential Functions:

• Active TS with SCI eligibility security clearance.
• Building Aircraft disk pack sets, along with keeping them maintained and updated, as necessary to support our test team, and the Air Force as required.
• Willing to Travel 25% of the time to support offsite test events.
• Frequently supports night, and/or weekends to augment SCIF manning for planned site power outages and/or network outages that will affect our security posture.
• Responsible for analyzing and/or administering security controls for information systems as part of the systems’ Continuous Monitoring Plan.
• Follow approved procedures for clearing, sanitizing and destroying hardware and media.
• Implements, enforces, communicates and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications.
• Provides details and artifacts for developing Information System Security (ISS) Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation (SSP, SAR, RAR, SAP, SCTM, POA&M, etc.) to support the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems.
• Performs periodic hardware/software inventories to maintain strict control over assigned assets.
• Identifies system security controls shortcomings and annotates POA&M entries for deficient items, playing a vital role with remediating control deficiencies.
• 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., 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant systems security experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related systems security experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related systems security experience.
• Minimum Security+ certification (or equivalent) required.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with various information system security assessment/hardening tools - SCAP Compliance Checker, ACAS, Nessus.
• Prior Xacta 360 /Xacta.io training, knowledge, and relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of WAN/LANs, to include routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Self-starter who works well with others in support of achieving team goals.

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., L3Harris is actively seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for our facility located in Waco, TX for an exempt direct hire opportunity. We do offer competitive wages with benefits and offer a generous relocation package.