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Works closely with Government customers to ensure that the security protection needs, concerns, and requirements are defined and implemented with appropriate fidelity and rigor, early and in a sustainable manner throughout the life cycle of system that will allow for the security authorization of the system of interest. Works with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products. Uses methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis, and security management. Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment and the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment. Will prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation, using multiple standards under RMF and derivative processes (DOD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253), to achieve security authorization of supported systems. Represents program security needs, concerns and requirements at customer meetings.\nEssential Functions:\nProgram Protection and System Security Engineering experience to include support of accreditation activities. \nLead the development and implementation of System Security Engineering throughout the System Development Lifecycle.\nAssess systems for Critical Program Information (CPI).\nConduct trade studies and develop System Security Engineering requirements.\nAssess threats via attack/countermeasure analysis.\nConduct Verification and Validation activities.\nUse DoD 5200.39 for the identification and protection of CPI.\nEngineer trustworthy and secure systems in accordance with NIST 800-160.\nDevelop and implement comprehensive Program Protection Plans (PPP) to safeguard critical program information (CPI) and technologies.\nDraft Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and System Security Engineering Plans.\nInteract with customers to define System Security Engineering requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness.\nExperience with DOD 5200.39.\nExperience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes to include RMF steps 1-4 (categorization, controls selection, control implementation, security assessment) and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development. \nExperience with A&A package processing and RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems \nAssess security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53 \nExperience in DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS and FOSS. \nSupport security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, configuration management and maintenance of information systems and data. \nAssist program security in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologies. \nCollaborate with customers, internal program teams, and leadership to address program needs.\nSupport vulnerability assessment activities as required. \nSupport the evaluation, qualification, testing and delivery of security architecture improvement, obsolescence replacement and vulnerability response projects. \nExperience with Security Testing and Verification \nWork is to be accomplished 100% onsite, in a lab environment, with no options for remote support.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DOD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181), appropriate for the position within 6 months of start \nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.\nMinimum of Collateral Secret security clearance required.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nProgram Protection and System Security Engineering experience.\nPrior or current experience with the development and implementation of System Security Engineering for the protection of CPI throughout the System Development Lifecycle.\nPrior or current experience with Risk Management Frame A&A on embedded systems.\nPrior or current experience with developing and High Assurance Device certification on embedded systems\nExperience in configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC. \nExperience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). \nNSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high value products. \nExperience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD requirements. \nExperience in the application of DISA SRGs and STIGs. \nWindows and Linux system administration skills. \nExperience in the content development and administration of SEIM/audit reduction tools (e.g., Splunk). \nDOD 8140 IASAE certification is desired. \nStrong understanding of engineering processes, concepts and information security systems engineering principles (NIST SP 800-160 Vol1). \nSystem test and evaluation methods and RMF assessment methodology & process. \nExperience in Cyber Defense technologies. \nExperience with CI/CD, agile system development, and DevSecOps tools and processes. \nUnderstanding of system vulnerabilities and exploitation. \nTop Secret / SCI with an active Poly is highly desired.\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $92,500 - $171,500. 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. 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