About the role#
We are hiring an Information Security Systems Engineer intern to work in our Salt Lake City location. This is a paid, full-time position that requires on-site work. You will help us support NSA certification and FIPS 140 validation efforts for our cryptography products.
What you'll do#
- Apply NSA and FIPS 140 requirements to cryptography products.
- Work alongside software and hardware design engineers to implement certification standards.
- Create the design and testing documentation needed to validate our implementations.
- Talk with internal and external customers about our design progress and certification status.
- Ask questions when you encounter unfamiliar concepts or designs.
- Travel up to 25% of the time as needed.
- Collaborate with the team and adapt to changing project needs.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences, or a related field.
- You have an understanding of NSA and FIPS 140 requirements.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following is preferred: C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, JEE, HTML5, XML, SQL, Qt, Windows.NET, Unix, Linux, SOA, RTOS, Real-Time Controls, Wireless, Software Security, Robotics, OOA/OOD, Hadoop, Android, or Embedded systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, meaning you will work 80 hours over 9 days every two weeks, with every other Friday off.
- This role does not offer sponsorship.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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