Full-Time

Scientist – Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer Secret

Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineering

Posted on 8/18/2025

L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

10,001+ employees

Defense technology solutions for national security

Compensation Overview

$130.5k - $242.5k/yr

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

In Person

This position is performed 100% onsite and cannot be performed remotely.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Python
Visio
Perl
Splunk
Requirements
  • 8-10 years of experience with Red Hat Linux Administration or Engineering
  • 6-8 years of experience with Windows Administration or Engineering
  • Must be able to work individually and lead, providing direction based on program and customer requirements and compliance
  • Possess ability to conduct research on security and other applicable topics as needed as the cybersecurity lead
  • Moderate understanding of vulnerability analysis tools such Tenable NESSUS Security products and the vulnerability/patch management process
  • Experience in the content development and administration of SEIM/audit reduction tools (e.g., Splunk)
  • Supporting account management, PKI cert management, LDAP configuration / management
  • Scripting experience (Bash/Shell, Python, Perl, PowerShell)
  • Experience with the management and keying of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE)
  • Experience with the management of COMSEC Data Transfer Devices (e.g. High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor)
  • Foundational knowledge of Layer 3 architecture and diagramming within Visio (or equivalent)
  • Experience in routing and switching as employed in telecommunications and network traffic
  • Capable of supporting management of VLANs, VRF, virtual switching, multi-layer switching, Multi-layer Firewalls, ACLs, secure configuration, bulk link encryption (KGs)
  • Recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in area of expertise with broad experience across multiple job areas
  • Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation and associated efforts to find and win new contract work
  • Expected to contribute to Product or Network Information Security Engineering activities pertaining to CDRLs, trade studies, security requirements analysis, secure architecture development, management & compliance with security controls, design review milestones (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR) and security test/verification activities
  • Responsible for developing security overlays, data flow diagrams, internal requirements, CONOPs and interface control documents from customer / product requirements
  • Possess mastery of VMWare products and virtualization architectures
  • System configuration experience with Enterprise Identity Management tools (LDAP, IPA, Active Directory, etc.)
  • Lead efforts to field changes to production systems to a schedule
  • Address and detect issues that impact projects and implement/develop courses of action (COAs) to mitigate or alleviate the impact to projects
  • Support critical operations during standard and occasional non-standard working hours
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • This position is performed 100% onsite and cannot be performed remotely
Responsibilities
  • Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
  • Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints
  • Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
  • Provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) technical leadership for development teams of new multi-discipline (mechanical, electrical, software, RF, etc.) products
  • Support vulnerability assessment activities as required
  • Recommends tactics and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall business and/or functional results
  • Interface with cross-functional disciplines to provide expert consultation in your discipline with ability to understand/relate other engineering disciplines in support of overall engineering efforts
  • Expected to contribute to Product or Network Information Security Engineering activities pertaining to CDRLs, trade studies, security requirements analysis, secure architecture development, management & compliance with security controls, design review milestones (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR) and security test/verification activities
Desired Qualifications
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 3 certification (e.g. CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH)
  • Experience with construction and configuration of data Cloud environments such as AWS or GovCloud using government software
  • Working knowledge of RMF and cybersecurity requirements
  • Previous experience supporting DoD/government customers
  • Hardware/software requirement verification and or system validation experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
  • Active TS/SCI DOD security clearance
  • Experience with CM tools
  • Establish and maintain up-to-date cybersecurity configurations based on DISA STIGs and IAVM Notices
L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides defense and national-security technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It develops integrated systems with advanced communications, surveillance, and reconnaissance to support government agencies and defense contractors under long-term contracts. The product combines hardware, software, and services to deliver secure, interoperable, mission-critical capabilities. Its goal is to help clients strengthen operational readiness and national security through reliable, multi-domain technologies and sustained partnerships.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Melbourne, Florida

Founded

1895

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What believers are saying

  • Backlog doubles to $40B, providing twice revenue coverage through 2026.
  • $1.27B Virginia investment quadruples solid rocket motor production by 2031.
  • Classified space contracts reach 28% of business, targeting multi-billion growth.

What critics are saying

  • Fixed-price Artemis II contracts trigger margin erosion from cost overruns in 2027.
  • RTX captures US Army night-vision follow-ons via lobbying by Q2 2027.
  • Lockheed cuts F-35 C3ISR sourcing, slashing 15% revenue by 2028.

What makes L3Harris Technologies unique

  • L3Harris delivers end-to-end solutions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.
  • Proprietary image intensifier technology leads 12.5% night-vision market share.
  • Deceptor payload enables real-time autonomous electronic warfare on UAS.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Mental Health Support

Relocation Assistance

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 13th, 2026
L3Harris Technologies grows EPS 16% annually with $220M insider stake

L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated solid financial performance with earnings per share growing 16% annually over the past three years. The US$66 billion defence contractor reported revenue of US$22 billion, up 2.5%, whilst maintaining stable EBIT margins. Company insiders hold US$220 million worth of shares, representing 0.3% of the company. Whilst modest in percentage terms due to L3Harris's size, this stake provides alignment between management and shareholders. The company's combination of revenue growth, profit expansion and insider ownership distinguishes it from speculative, loss-making ventures. Its established track record of profitability offers investors lower risk compared to companies relying solely on growth narratives without financial substance. The article suggests L3Harris warrants consideration for investors seeking profitable, growing companies over high-risk ventures.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 9th, 2026
L3Harris up 71.8% in one year but trades at premium 42.1x P/E multiple above industry average

L3Harris Technologies has raised investor attention following recent share price movements, with the stock up 2.3% over the past week. The company has delivered strong longer-term returns, including a 71.8% one-year total shareholder return and 92.9% over three years. With revenue of $21.9 billion and net income of $1.6 billion, L3Harris is trading at $361.97. One valuation narrative suggests the stock is modestly undervalued at a fair value of $392.16, supported by expected US defence budget growth and the company's positioning in areas like missile warning and tracking. However, L3Harris' current price-to-earnings ratio of 42.1x sits above the US aerospace and defence industry average of 38.8x, suggesting potential valuation risk if market sentiment shifts.

The Associated Press
Apr 8th, 2026
Xoople and L3Harris unveil AI-optimised satellite constellation after seven years of development

Xoople, an AI data infrastructure company, and L3Harris Technologies have announced the co-development of a satellite constellation optimised for AI applications. The system, resulting from seven years of design and research, aims to deliver unprecedented precision in Earth observation data. The constellation features advanced optical and sensor design to maximise data quality, providing what Xoople calls "Earth's System of Record". The platform is designed to support AI systems shifting towards autonomous action, offering real-time monitoring with precision levels where even 1% error is unacceptable. Applications include supply chain optimisation, infrastructure management, risk underwriting, disaster response and security monitoring. CEO Fabrizio Pirondini said the system delivers the scale and precision required for AI-era decision-making across enterprises and governments.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 2nd, 2026
L3Harris powers NASA's Artemis II with over 100 mission elements, but fixed-price contracts may pressure margins

L3Harris Technologies supplied propulsion, avionics, thrusters and communications systems for NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. The company's involvement spans more than 100 mission elements, highlighting its capabilities in space hardware and systems integration for government programmes. Whilst the Artemis II role demonstrates L3Harris's technical breadth, analysts note it does not materially alter the near-term investment case. The company faces ongoing risks from fixed-price development contracts and potential US space budget constraints that could pressure margins. L3Harris's investment narrative projects $27 billion in revenue and $2.9 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 7.3% annual revenue growth. Community analysts estimate fair value between $388 and $452 per share.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
Hegseth pushes $200B defence spending boost — Axon and L3Harris named top buys

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to request $200 billion from Congress to fund operations against Iran, adding to the Pentagon's roughly $1 trillion budget for the current fiscal year. Two defence stocks well-positioned to benefit from this spending increase are Axon and L3Harris, according to Barchart. Axon, which provides law enforcement equipment including Tasers and AI-driven systems, reported 39% revenue growth to $797 million in Q4. The company's AI-powered tools are particularly relevant given recent suspected terrorist attacks in the US. L3Harris, a defence contractor selling missiles, satellites and communications products, saw 6% revenue growth to $5.6 billion last quarter, whilst cash from operations jumped 74% year-over-year. Analysts predict Axon's earnings per share will rise 13% this year and 115% in 2027.

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