About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Sr. Spec, Cyber Intelligence</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Code:</strong> 40065</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Location:</strong> San Diego, CA</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Schedule: </strong>9/80 (Off every other Friday)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">L3Harris is seeking a highly experienced Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity, compliance, and operational oversight of classified information systems across multiple programs and facilities. This position serves as a senior cybersecurity leader and trusted partner to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), providing independent oversight of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, continuous monitoring, regulatory compliance, and customer engagement efforts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities while operating with minimal supervision in a fast-paced classified environment.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Administer and maintain cybersecurity compliance for classified information systems operating under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities including development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), authorization packages, security assessments, continuous monitoring activities, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Perform security control implementation reviews, vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, and compliance validation activities in accordance with applicable government requirements.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation including hardware and software inventories, network diagrams, security procedures, configuration management documentation, and system accreditation artifacts.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Independently manage assigned programs and information systems while ensuring compliance with contractual, customer, and regulatory requirements.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coordinate directly with government customers, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) representatives, Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), program management, engineering teams, and facility security personnel.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support security inspections, customer assessments, accreditation reviews, vulnerability remediation efforts, and compliance audits.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Evaluate proposed system changes, architecture modifications, software installations, and engineering activities for security impact and compliance implications.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Conduct account management reviews, audit log reviews, media accountability activities, and continuous monitoring activities.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Mentor junior Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and provide guidance regarding cybersecurity requirements, authorization processes, and regulatory compliance obligations.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the execution of cybersecurity program objectives and serve as a delegated representative when required.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Travel up to 10% in support of customer meetings, inspections, audits, and program activities.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility as required by assigned programs.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Required Qualifications: </strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or information system security activities within Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other classified computing environments.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility on Day One.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Current CompTIA Security+ certification, or equivalent Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 compliant baseline certification, at the time of hire.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Extensive experience implementing and maintaining information systems operating under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Extensive experience leading system authorization activities, including development and maintenance of authorization packages, security documentation, continuous monitoring activities, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience serving as the primary cybersecurity representative for one or more classified information systems, programs, or facilities.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience providing cybersecurity guidance and compliance oversight to program management, engineering, and technical teams.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience interpreting and applying National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and customer cybersecurity requirements within operational environments.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience supporting security inspections, audits, assessments, and accreditation activities involving government customers and regulatory organizations.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrates ability to independently manage multiple classified systems, competing priorities, and regulatory requirements with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize, and execute complex cybersecurity compliance efforts across multiple programs while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong working knowledge of the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience utilizing Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to develop, manage, and maintain Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and continuous monitoring activities.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience interacting directly with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Information System Security Professionals (ISSPs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), government cybersecurity representatives, and customer security organizations.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience leading complex authorization efforts involving multiple interconnected systems, enclaves, or classified networks.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience mentoring Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and providing technical leadership across cybersecurity teams.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity programs spanning multiple classified systems, facilities, or contracts.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 security controls, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliance validation, and vulnerability management processes.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Active Directory, virtualization technologies, enterprise logging solutions, and endpoint security platforms.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><em>In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $106,000 - $197,500. 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. </em></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:white;background-color:white">#LI-PD2</span></p>