Senior Specialist, Information Systems Security Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Code: 44104

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:

The Vulnerability Management Engineer is responsible for identifying, assessing, and facilitating the mitigation of software and hardware vulnerabilities. This role involves conducting vulnerability assessments, interpreting the resulting data, and collaborating with various teams to manage and guide remediation activities through reporting and other methods.

• This is an ON-SITE position at L3Harris offices located in Melbourne, Florida
• This position requires the ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree with 4 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 10 or more years of directly related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on vulnerability management or related areas. (facilitating the mitigation of softward and hardware vulnerabilities)
• Use of industry standard vulnerability tools (e.g. Tenable Nessus and Tenable Security Center, or the like)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with Tenable Nessus and Tenable Security Center.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and application security.
• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exposure databases (e.g., CVE, NVD).
• Experience with patch management and system hardening techniques.

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