Specialist Systems Engineering - Cybersecurity
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer -
Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
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Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission‑critical needs.
Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering - Cybersecurity
Job Number: 31974
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Schedule: 4/10
Clearance: An Active DoW Clearance is Required to Be Considered.
Job DescriptionThe Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for ensuring delivered information systems meet security standards in accordance with applicable DoW policies including DoWI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Department of Defense Information Technology (IT).
Essential Functions- Develops all applicable documents needed to obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for fielded systems.
- Identifies the information protection needs for systems and networks.
- Reviews and assists design engineers in overarching system design with a focus on Cybersecurity.
- Assist the collective project team of System, Software, and Cybersecurity Engineers with the analysis of requirements and constraints for the design of secure physical, technical, and administrative implementations.
- Manage schedule and budgets for project level tasking.
- Interacts with customers and authorization officials to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives.
- Maintain awareness of the most recent system security policies and directives.
- Acquire and maintain certifications required to qualify as DoW Cybersecurity Workforce.
- Maintains compliance with training and ethical standards.
- Asks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation detail. Generation of functional block diagrams, use‑case diagrams, cabling diagrams.
- Must have the ability to travel.
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
- Graduate Degree with minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- One year of experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) is required.
- Four Years of experience in Security Engineering with accreditation experience required.
- One year of experience with hardening Linux and Windows based operating systems.
- One year Experience with routers and firewalls.
- Three Years of experience needed Analyzing system specifications and translating to cybersecurity requirements.
- Candidate must be willing to work a flexible job schedule to include off‑shift work and occasional overtime.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Current Security+ certification, CISSP a plus
- Familiarity with Platform Information Technology (PIT) a plus.
- Experience with systems integration is desired.
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