Lead, Cyber Intelligence with Security Clearance

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead, Cyber Intelligence Job Code: 41356 Job Location: Washington, DC Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: The candidate will serve as the primary cybersecurity leader and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the Cyber Division. This individual will identify cybersecurity risks, recommend and implement practical security improvements, and help strengthen the division's overall security posture. The candidate must have strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and experience with cybersecurity operations in cloud and hybrid environments. Responsibilities include performing security control assessments; implementing cybersecurity tools and processes guided by industry best practices; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity; identifying security control gaps and recommending corrective actions; supporting remediation of deficiencies; maintaining the operational information security posture of systems; and monitoring for, investigating, and responding to suspicious or malicious activity. Essential Functions: * Implement and optimize cybersecurity tools to improve visibility, detection, and overall security posture.
* Monitor systems and networks for anomalous or suspicious activity; manage the incident response process for cybersecurity events, including data spills and malicious activity.
* Identify security gaps, recommend risk-based fixes or changes, and help drive remediation efforts.
* Work with system administrators and engineers to develop and maintain system hardening policies and procedures guided by industry best practices (NIST, DISA, RMF, etc.).
* Work with system administrators to support secure architecture improvements, including zero-trust concepts and integration of cloud and on-prem solutions.
* Audit systems to verify security posture integrity and identify areas for improvement. Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: * Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
* 8 years of prior relevant experience to include experience with networking equipment; experience reviewing workstation, server, firewall, and IPS logs; experience with SIEM tools
* Experience managing cybersecurity in cloud environments
Experience with industry cybersecurity standards, e.g., NIST, DISA, and RMF
* Demonstrated ability to identify cybersecurity risks and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
* Experience implementing cybersecurity tools and monitoring solutions on heterogeneous networks
* Experience using industry standards as a framework for assessing controls, prioritizing remediation, and improving security posture
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations
* Strong written and verbal communication; strong advocate for change management
* Experience supporting globally-dispersed teams In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington DC is $127,500 - $236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-EK1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.