Lead, Info Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Apply systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeClifton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $232,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems security engineering, including the application of security methods throughout the system lifecycle, and the development of security documentation such as RMF accreditation and Body of Evidence packages. Proficient in leading security assessments and implementing security architectures in compliance with NIST standards.

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Systems Security EngineeringRisk Management Framework (RMF)Certification and Accreditation DocumentationTS/SCI Security ClearanceSecurity Testing and Verification

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Hard Skills

Encryption TechnologyVulnerability AnalysisSecurity Management MethodsAnti-Tamper DevelopmentThreat Attack/Countermeasure AnalysisBody of Evidence (BoE) Package DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementSecurity Architecture ImprovementDoD Software SelectionSecurity Protection Needs Definition

Soft Skills

Customer InteractionLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ACASSCCEarned Value Management System (EVMS)

Certifications & Qualifications

DOD 8140 CertificationNIST 800-181NSA Type 1 Certification

Industry Keywords

DITSCAPDIACAPNIST 800-37NIST 800-53Common CriteriaCybersecurity StrategiesProgram Protection PlansCritical Program InformationIASRDSERD Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks
Define and implement security protection needs, concerns and requirements throughout the system lifecycle
Work with systems developers and commercial product vendors to design and evaluate secure systems, networks and database products
Use encryption technology, vulnerability analysis and security management methods
Integrate security methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment
Implement policies and procedures to monitor and maintain secure environments
Prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation using DITSCAP, DIACAP, DCID 6/3, Common Criteria and NIST 800-37
Represent program security needs and requirements at customer meetings
Lead assessment activities for security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53
Develop RMF accreditation and authorization documentation and Body of Evidence packages
Support security engineering, basis of estimate, requirements, design, testing, configuration management and information-system maintenance activities
Assist with policies and procedures for emerging security technologies
Support security architecture improvement, obsolescence replacement and vulnerability response projects
Lead anti-tamper development and implementation throughout the System Development Lifecycle
Assess systems for Critical Program Information, conduct trade studies, develop anti-tamper requirements and implement security architectures
Conduct threat attack/countermeasure analysis and verification and validation activities
Draft Program Protection Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides and Anti-Tamper Plans
Interact with customers to define anti-tamper requirements, solutions, costs, implementation, system impacts and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’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 13 years of prior related experience
TS/SCI Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181), appropriate for the position within 6-months of start
Experience leading programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization processes, including RMF steps 1–4
Experience with standard Body of Evidence (BoE) package development and A&A package processing
Experience in RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems
Experience configuring and using ACAS and SCC
Experience with DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS and FOSS
Experience with security testing and verification
Experience as Control Account Manager (CAM) with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools
Experience as Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
Preferred: NSA Type 1 Certification; NSA High Assurance products, IASRD and SERD requirements; DoD 5200.39; NIST 800-160; anti-tamper and program protection experience
Active TS/SCI Clearance is highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays