Specialist, Info Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Specialist in Info Security Systems Engineering for National Security Systems. Working on security solutions for our government customers in compliance with NIST standards.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,500 - $149,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and sustaining security solutions for National Security Systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and privacy regulations. Proficient in applying NIST Risk Management Framework guidelines and automating security checks within DevSecOps practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Secret Security ClearanceDoD 8140.03 IAT Level 2 CertificationModel Based System Engineering (UML, SysML, UAF)Vulnerability Analysis Tools (Tenable NESSUS)Security Architecture Improvements

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Hard Skills

Security Solutions ImplementationSecurity Compliance StandardsCybersecurity OperationsNetwork ConfigurationCyber Threat MitigationSecurity Feature DesignRisk Management Framework (NIST)Security Policy EnforcementCI/CD Pipeline AutomationVulnerability Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadershipCultural Advocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeGraduate Degree

Industry Keywords

National Security SystemsPrivacy RegulationsSecurity-Centric CultureCybersecurityDevSecOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a highly motivated engineering team in defining and designing security solutions
Implement, document, test and sustain security solutions on National Security Systems
Ensure systems meet security compliance standards and identify potential vulnerabilities
Contribute to the design and implementation of security features within product offerings
Evaluate the security posture of information systems and recommend enhancements
Implement measures to safeguard sensitive information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations
Oversee cybersecurity operations and align them with business objectives
Configure networks to enforce security policies and protect against unauthorized access
Secure applications against a wide range of cyber threats
Apply NIST Risk Management Framework guidelines to manage risks and ensure system resilience
Communicate and address IT security risks with stakeholders
Drive security architecture improvements and evaluate/upgrading security architectures
Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security considerations into business processes
Automate security checks in the CI/CD pipeline under DevSecOps practices
Employ strategies and tools for cyber threat mitigation
Foster a Security-Centric Culture within the organization
Support the development and maintenance of IT architecture framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Must have active Secret security clearance
DoD 8140.03 IAT Level 2 certification
Perform Model Based System Engineering (UML, SysML, UAF)
Configure/operate vulnerability analysis tools such Tenable NESSUS Security products

Benefits

Comp & perks

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