Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Mission Protection) (TS/SCI w Poly)

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Springfield, VA

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Acceptance Testing, Air Force, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Documentation, English Language, Facebook, Government, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Internet Security, Leadership, LinkedIn, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Space Operations, Spanish Language, System Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Threat Modeling, Top Secret Clearance, Training/Teaching, Twitter, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills, YouTube
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Springfield, VA
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30+ days ago

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Mission Protection) (TS/SCI w Poly) at L3Harris Technologies

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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Mission Protection) (TS/SCI w Poly)

Springfield, Virginia

Job ID 37193

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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: Specialist, Systems Engineer - Mission Protection Specialist (Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Required)

Job Code: 37193

Job Location: Springfield, Virginia

Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday - Friday

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Mission Protection Specialist to support a high-visibility, mission-critical national security program. This position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to space, cyber, and ground systems supporting U.S. government missions.

The ideal candidate will apply operational security (OPSEC), counterintelligence, cyber defense, and threat principles to protect sensitive capabilities to ensure the survivability of U.S. assets in contested environments.

  • Conduct mission protection assessments to identify vulnerabilities across space, cyber, and ground architectures.
  • Collaborate with mission planners, operators, and mission partners to integrate protection strategies throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Support the development of mitigation plans and help implement countermeasures aligned with mission assurance priorities.
  • Coordinate with DoD and IC stakeholders to ensure protection efforts are synchronized with national-level guidance and classification policies.
  • Develop and maintain program-specific threat models, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and risk management frameworks.
  • Contribute to red/blue team assessments, tabletop exercises, and program security reviews.
  • Prepare briefings and documentation for senior leadership on threat assessments, mitigation strategies, and mission assurance outcomes.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a crew operations certification.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in classified operations centers, supporting 24/7 mission requirements when needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required.
  • Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk management.

Experience working with or supporting a Weapons and Tactics (W&T) team, with familiarity in integrating protection strategies.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Graduate of Air Force Weapon School or Advance Instructor Course (AIC).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior stakeholders.
  • DoD/NRO Systems Liaison / Field Representative.
  • Strong Orbital Mechanics Background.
  • System Tool Kit (STK) Level 2/3 Certification; Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK).

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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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