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Job Title: Associate Manager, Security Research Engineer
Job Code: 36026
Job Location: Remote
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Description:

Job Summary: The Engineering System Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of software projects, overseeing staff, support services, and all associated deliverables.

About Trenchant:

Working at Trenchant means working alongside the best researchers and engineers from across the security research and intelligence communities. Our tight-knit interdisciplinary teams generate thoughtful capability designs and incremental feature releases that reliably deliver world-class computer security products into operational environments. Our business unit offers an exceptional value-proposition for individuals looking to make an impact.

Trenchant’s expertise is the by-product of the L3Harris acquisition of two highly-regarded information security businesses – Azimuth Security and Linchpin Labs. United under Trenchant, we are a key component of L3Harris’ Intelligence and Cyber Sector, now the core of the newly established Cyber division. We are a trusted, discrete partner furnishing security products, consultancy, training and integration services to allied security, defense, and law enforcement agencies.

Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor and support a large cadre of experienced engineering individuals overseeing teams across the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand
• Own product intent, portfolio priorities, and trade-off decisions across assigned product lines, acting as the accountable voice for both engineering and product outcomes
• Devise and apply communications strategies to align a global, cross-functional workforce around product and delivery goals
• Engage stakeholders to reconcile strategic, commercial, and technical priorities - translating customer signal into product direction
• Assemble and monitor high-performance, multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Set objectives, monitor performance, promote communication, and ensure the well-being of direct reports
• Support administrative tasks to ensure timely processing of actions affecting direct reports

Technical & Product Responsibilities

• Define and guard product intent - establishing what each product is, what it is not, and who it is for - and restate this when scope pressure arises
• Collaborate with team leads to review high-level architecture, internal project goals, and technical barriers
• Partner with stakeholders to refine project priorities and adapt deliveries based on evolving market and customer requirements
• Analyze program requirements and develop effort estimates in conjunction with program management partners
• Maintain depth in respective disciplines and contribute to ongoing software projects in research, engineering, or quality assurance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, process automation, quality engineering, or network operations.
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages and operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity foundations; examples: penetration testing, offensive and defensive techniques, host and network forensics.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP communications, network security principles, and client/server architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), git workflows, and continuous integration/delivery platforms (e.g., Bamboo, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab).
• Knowledge and practical experience with agile software development methodologies.
• 4+ years of experience leading a team.
• Substantial experience in CNO development/offensive cyber security.
• Experience in low-level programming languages and instruction sets.
• Ability to install and operate developer debugging tools on Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.
• Experience with containerization, microservices, and DevOps practices.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work may be performed in an office environment with people in close proximity.
• Duties require working with a global team and may periodically necessitate working outside of normal working hours (evenings, holidays, and weekends).
• Up to 10% travel required.
• Ability to sit at a desk, look at a monitor, and type for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift/move up to 25 lbs with assistance.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and troubleshoot computers.
• May require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $97,000 - $207,500. 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.

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. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.

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