Title:  Cyber Security and DevOps Specialist

Job Title: Cyber Security and DevOps Specialist

Job Code: 32581

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled and experienced and security-conscious IT System Administrator to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both Linux and Windows environments, with an emphasis on adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role requires an active Secret Clearance, and involves maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of classified information systems.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare for and participate in government security assessments and audits.
• Configure various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and UNIX to meet 32 CFR Part 117 - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Security Service Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, and Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) requirements.
• Install, configure, secure, and maintain DevOps engineering tools in coordination with engineering team leads including Atlassian (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence), GitHub, Jenkins and containers (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman).
• Develop documentation for authorization for new and existing systems in accordance with NISPOM, JSIG, or NIST; and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Utilize/maintain multiple security databases and sites including SIMS and eMASS.
• Conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments against systems and networks to determine risk posture.
• Review electronic and manual audit logs and investigate any anomalies or security incidents.
• Assist in security investigations and incident response.
• Develop information security training materials and processes as well as train general and privileged users on computing security processes, policies and procedures.
• Remain informed of evolving security requirements.
• Coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Facility Security Officer (FSO) on system security compliance.
• A current and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance post-hire is required

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Active Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 8570\8140 IAM Level 1, or higher, compliant certification (Security+)
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and associated hardware platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and containerization, including VMWare, Docker, and Podman.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and protocols.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining DevOps applications, including Git, Jenkins, BitBucket, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and its application in securing IT systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous experience with RMF as Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
• Experience with tools such as ACAS (Nessus), STIGViewer, SCAP, and Splunk.
• Experience as a Linux System Administrator
• Experience with NISPOM, DAAG, JSIG, ICD
• Network+, CCNA, CISSP, RHCSA Certifications
• 6 years direct and relevant experience with Information Security and Cyber Intelligence working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

Application Process: Interested candidates must submit a resume that includes a detailed work history and demonstrates the qualifications listed. The hiring process will include a review of your resume, an interview process, and a requirement to obtain or verify your Secret clearance.

L3Harris is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse thoughts are welcomed, and innovative ideas are encouraged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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