Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Cyber Intelligence - ISSO

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of Cyber experience, or a Graduate Degree with 2 years in Cyber.
  • 8 years of Cyber experience can substitute for a degree.
  • Familiarity with accreditation systems like XACTA, EMASS, SNOW is imperative.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Visio, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vulnerability scans and recommend remediation plans based on results.
  • Prepare and maintain security documentation including SSPs and risk assessments.
  • Implement cybersecurity requirements following RMF, NIST, JSIG, and DoD frameworks.
  • Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans in line with security protocols.
  • Support ST&E activities, including analysis and reporting of findings.
  • Collaborate with system managers and IT to address vulnerabilities swiftly.
  • Update and maintain all relevant security documentation.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule provides a unique biweekly day off.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.
  • Chance to significantly impact security processes and improvements.
  • Potential for career growth within a leading defense contractor.
  • Work directly supporting important Air Force Intelligence programs.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Cyber Intelligence - ISSO

Job Code: 44113

Job Location: Greenville, TX; On-site

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 Greenville, Texas, is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in support of Air Force Intelligence Community (AFIC) programs. Duties for successful candidates include the auditing, documentation and accreditation of assigned boundaries and networks under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Will be responsible for updating all pertinent documentation for assigned information systems within XACTA. The candidate must be knowledgeable on a variety of security tools including Tenable Nessus, Clam AV, Trellix, ELK Stack or similar security tools. The ISSO must have a thorough understanding of the Risk Management Framework process. A general knowledge of networking and vulnerability mitigation with different operating systems such as Windows and Linux is a must.

Essential Functions:
  • Intemperate vulnerability scans, interpret results, and recommend remediation plans.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain authorization documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), risk assessments, and supporting artifacts.
  • Interpret and implement cybersecurity requirements in accordance with RMF, NIST, CNSSI, JSIG, DoD, or other applicable government frameworks and customer directives.
  • Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans.
  • Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities, including planning, preparation, execution support, analysis of results, and reporting of findings.
  • Interface with system managers and Information Technology (IT) personnel to track and resolve identified vulnerabilities.
  • Create, maintain, and update documentation.
  • Develop new concepts or standards which make significant and impactful improvements to processes, systems, solutions, or products.
  • Communicate cybersecurity risks, requirements, and compliance status to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership, customers, and external assessors.
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.


Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required.
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related Cyber experience.
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related Cyber experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related Cyber experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with accreditation systems such as XACTA, EMASS, SNOW.
  • Demonstrated experience with office tools to include but not limited to Microsoft Word, Visio, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Demonstrated experience working and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  • CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience with XACTA and XACTA.io
  • Relevant experience with various operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, UNIX, Solaris, Cisco), Windows server systems, system virtualization, and other related peripherals.
  • Experience with SPLUNK, Security Center/Nessus, and other software/systems
  • Experience with configuration/certification and auditing/analysis of Windows, Linux, UNIX systems to include stand-alone IS, peer-to-peer networks, LANs/WANs and interconnections.
  • Experience with technical configuration standards relating to information system security.
  • Experience interpreting vulnerability scanning and security log results (Nessus, ACAS, Splunk)


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