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Job Title: Senior Associate, IT Security

Job Code: 47137

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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