Demo

Specialist, Info Sec System Engineer

Harris Corporation
Yorba Linda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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, Information Security Systems Engineering

Job Code: 35195

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. May manage projects or processes with general supervision. Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for ensuring delivered information systems meet security standards in accordance with applicable DoD policies including DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Department of Defense Information Technology (IT).

Essential Functions:
  • Develops all applicable documents needed to obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for fielded systems.
  • Identifies the information protection needs for systems and networks.
  • Reviews and assist design engineers in overarching system design with a focus on Cybersecurity.
  • Assist the collective project team of System, Software, and Cybersecurity Engineers with the analysis of requirements and constraints for the design of secure physical, technical, and administrative implementations.
  • Manage schedule and budgets for project level tasking.
  • Interacts with customers and authorization officials to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives.
  • Maintain awareness of the most recent system security policies and directives.
  • Acquire and maintain certifications required to qualify as DoD Cybersecurity Workforce
  • Maintains compliance with training and ethical standards
  • Asks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation detail
  • Generation of functional block diagrams, use-case diagrams, cabling diagrams.
  • Must have the ability to travel on a needed basis.
  • Willing to work a flexible job schedule to include off-shift work and occasional overtime.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • One year of experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) is required.
  • Two years of experience in Security Engineering with accreditation experience required.
  • One year of experience with hardening Linux and Windows based operating systems.
  • One year of experience with routers and firewalls.
  • Two years of experience in analyzing system specifications and translating to cybersecurity requirements.
  • An active Secret security clearance is also required on day one.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Current Security certification, CISSP a plus
  • Familiarity with Platform Information Technology (PIT) a plus.
  • Experience with systems integration is desired.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,500.00 - $171,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

#LI-KM1

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

Salary : $92,500 - $171,500

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, itโ€™s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Specialist, Info Sec System Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Specialist, Info Sec System Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$99,138 - $133,641
Income Estimation: 
$131,676 - $196,560
Income Estimation: 
$121,926 - $164,179
Income Estimation: 
$124,413 - $154,875
Income Estimation: 
$87,128 - $112,557
Income Estimation: 
$70,462 - $84,818
Income Estimation: 
$77,991 - $108,747
Income Estimation: 
$87,093 - $107,335
Income Estimation: 
$140,233 - $181,029
Income Estimation: 
$161,209 - $233,553
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Harris Corporation

  • Harris Corporation Garden, ID
  • Focused Areas Of Expertise We Are Seeking 5 years of exposure to Chillers Centrifugal compressors and chillers with and without VFD applications (York, Tra... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Harris Corporation Huntsville, AL
  • L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedi... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Harris Corporation Phoenix, AZ
  • Your role as an IT Support Specialist As an IT Support Specialist, you will provide company-wide virtual and in-person technical assistance regarding compu... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Harris Corporation Orange, VA
  • L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedi... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Specialist, Info Sec System Engineer jobs in the Yorba Linda, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Equus Compute Solutions City of Industry, CA
  • Summary: Equus provides computer hardware, software, and related services to ISVs, OEMs, ODMs, and other computing technology companies, both directly and ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • HCLTech Brea, CA
  • Connectivity System Test Engineer (Embedded Linux) ๐Ÿ“ Location: Brea, CA (Onsite) ๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Type: Full-time / Contract (select as applicable) About the... more
  • 2 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!