Lead, Info Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Applies current systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeClifton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $232,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Applies current systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security.
Works closely with customers to ensure that the security protection needs, concerns and requirements are defined and implemented.
Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment while implementing policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment.
Prepares Certification and Accreditation documentation according to industry standards to achieve security authorization of supported systems.
Leads assessment activities for security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53.
Experience leading programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Support security engineering activities including design, test, and maintenance of information systems and data.
Assist program security in the development of policies for emerging security technologies.

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
NSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high assurance devices
Experience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD and SERD requirements
Experience in configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC
Experience in DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS and FOSS

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems security engineeringsecurity architecturesecurity designsecurity evaluationsecurity integrationNIST 800-53Risk Management Framework (RMF)information systems maintenancecyber defensevulnerability assessment

Soft Skills

customer collaborationpolicy developmentleadershipcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

TS/SCI Security ClearanceDOD 8140 certificationNIST 800-181NSA Type 1 Certification