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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 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Associate, Info Security System Engineering 

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description: 

As an Associate, Information Security Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, you will be involved in the cryptography that enables communication capabilities for the warfighter. We are looking for people with an engineering degree in computer science, computer engineering with a passion for cryptography to assist with cryptography design, development, and certification via FIPS 140 and/or NSA certification processes.  Our team includes both experienced and developing engineers in the field of cryptography.  We hope to find candidates who are ready to work on a deeply technical, high energy team.

Essential Functions: 

Understand and apply NSA and FIPS 140 requirements to cryptography productsWork with both software and hardware design engineers to implement requirements that satisfy the certification standardsProduce design and testing documentation to validate the implementation of the requirementsSupport NSA certification and FIPS 140 validation development effortsInterface with internal and external customers to discuss design, implementation, and certification progressAble to adapt to change, focus on timeliness, and collaborate in joint decision-making processes is essentialAsk questions and seek clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation detailsTravel up to 25% as needed

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceStrong technical writing skills.Familiar with security engineering principles and processesAware of basic security engineering design patterns, processes, and technologiesAble to work in both group and individual settings under the direction, oversight, and mentoring of senior engineersAsks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation details

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.

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