Senior Associate, IT Security

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Job Title:

Senior Associate, IT Security

Job Code: 39837

Job Location:

Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule:

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

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Harris is searching for a talented IT Security professional to join the L3

Harris Security Operations Team supporting managed network infrastructures for federal government customers. The successful candidate will operate within our 24/7/365 Security Operations Control Center (SOCC).

• On‑site position at our Melbourne, Florida office
• Weekend, after‑hours support and on‑call rotations to meet program requirements
• Travel to disaster recovery sites as needed in emergencies

• Monitor security systems for signs of irregular activity, analyze potential security incidents, and escalation findings according to established protocols
• Analyze network traffic and activity, perform packet captures, interpret data, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders, escalating as per established protocols
• Document all detected incidents accurately and comprehensively in the incident management system for further investigation as per customer‑defined reporting protocols
• Collaborate with security teams, customers, and program managers to facilitate system maintenance, coordinate with technicians, troubleshoot issues, and test configurations for system integrity
• Demonstrate proficient written and verbal communication, self‑driven initiative, keen interest in learning, and strong collaborative skills within a team setting
• Provide Tier 1 help desk and customer support, serving as the first point of contact for internal and external users facing technical issues
• Ensure security tools are current, including updates and signature management
• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability

• Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

• Experience using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for Cisco routers and switches
• Adaptable to a dynamic and fast‑paced work environment
• Experience using Linux and Windows Operating Systems (OS) Command Line tools
• Experience in collecting and analyzing system logs and event data, with a focus on root cause analysis using device logs or SIEM tools to document findings
• Familiarity with network security and identity management services and technologies, including but not limited to firewalls, IDS, WAF, ISE, RSA, and various VPN technologies
• Prior federal telecommunications and network security experience is a plus
• Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, CEH)
• Other relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco Cyber Ops, CND, GIAC, CySA+, Pentest+, etc.)

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