Job Description
L3Harris Technologies is currently seeking a 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.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. 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. 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. Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk management. Graduate of Air Force Weapon School or Advance Instructor Course (AIC). DoD/NRO Systems Liaison / Field Representative. System Tool Kit (STK) Level 2/3 Certification; 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 .