Senior Associate, IT Security

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is searching for a talented IT Security professional to join the L3Harris 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).

• This is an ON-SITE position at L3Harris offices located in Melbourne, Florida


• This position requires weekend, after-hours support, and on-call rotations to meet program requirements


• This position requires travel to a disaster recovery site to support if needed in an emergency

Essential Functions:

• Monitor security systems for signs of irregular activity, analyze potential security incidents, and escalate 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, including coordination with technicians, troubleshooting issues, and testing configurations for system integrity


• Demonstrates 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


• Ensures security tools are current, including updates and signature management


• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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


• Experienced 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 CyberOps, CND, GIAC, CySA+, Pentest+, etc.)

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