L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces. The Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence role involves performing vulnerability and network scans, managing security assessments, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks to protect critical systems.
Performs vulnerability and network scans under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on assigned government-authorized systems.
Will be responsible for performing scans of assigned information systems, including vulnerability, network detection and mapping, and controlled interfaces.
The candidate must be knowledgeable on a variety of scanning tools, including Tenable Nessus, NMAP, and Nipper, or similar security tools.
Additionally, the ISSO must be able to create and interpret scan reports and recommend prioritized remediation plans.
Ability to script and develop parsing tools preferred, such as BASH script, Python, PowerShell script, etc.
Other ISSO responsibilities include authoring and maintaining documentation supporting the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) under the NIST SP 800-53 and DAAPM Appendix A v2.2; performing security control assessments as part of the systems’ Continuous Monitoring Plan; overseeing configuration management of assigned systems; working with IT organization to develop device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity; conduct periodic hardware/software inventory assessments; identifying system security controls shortcomings and developing POA&Ms; remediating control deficiencies; conducting, documenting and reporting annual self-assessments; maintaining operational information security posture for a system, program, or enclave; assist with investigating security incidents such as data spills, data integrity infractions, and malicious events; authoring and delivering security education and training to a range of audiences , as needed.
Configure scan engines for vulnerability, network detection and mapping, and controlled interface scans
Execute scans, generate reports, interpret results, and recommend remediation plans
Provide any requested Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation of assigned systems as applicable
Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans
Interface with system managers and Information Technology (IT) personnel to track and resolve identified vulnerabilities
Create, maintain, and update documentation
Develop new concepts or standards which make significant and impactful improvements to processes, systems, solutions, or products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret security clearance
Preferred
CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification
Experience with networking equipment; running vulnerability scans and interpreting results (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution [ACAS], NMAP, etc.)
Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
Able to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gain team consensus
Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills
Ability work in a team environment
Ability to script and develop parsing tools, such as BASH script, Python, PowerShell script, etc.
CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of selection
Experience as an ISSO managing cybersecurity on classified systems under NIST SP 800-53 and DAAPM Appendix A v2.2 implementations
Experience developing, managing, and providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes
Experience with diverse workstation and server operating systems, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows and Linux
Benefits
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Glassdoor
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Founded in 1895
Melbourne, Florida, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.l3harris.com
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
