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Title: System Lead - Agent/C2
Job Location: Sydney or Canberra
The System Lead – Access is responsible for managing a portfolio of software projects, overseeing staff, support services, and all associated deliverables.
About L3Harris 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.
What the role will involve
What the role will involve
The responsibilities of your role will include the following:
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Lead, mentor and support a large cadre of experienced engineering individuals overseeing teams across the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand
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Own product intent, portfolio priorities, and trade-off decisions across assigned product lines, acting as the accountable voice for both engineering and product outcomes
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Devise and apply communications strategies to align a global, cross-functional workforce around product and delivery goals
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Engage stakeholders to reconcile strategic, commercial, and technical priorities - translating customer signal into product direction
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Assemble and monitor high-performance, multidisciplinary engineering teams
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Set objectives, monitor performance, promote communication, and ensure the well-being of direct reports
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Support administrative tasks to ensure timely processing of actions affecting direct reports
Technical & Product Responsibilities:
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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
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Collaborate with team leads to review high-level architecture, internal project goals, and technical barriers
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Partner with stakeholders to refine project priorities and adapt deliveries based on evolving market and customer requirements
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Analyze program requirements and develop effort estimates in conjunction with program management partners
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Maintain depth in respective disciplines and contribute to ongoing software projects in research, engineering, or quality assurance
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, or a related field
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8+ years of experience in software development, process automation, quality engineering, or network operations
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Proficiency in high-level programming languages and operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
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Working knowledge of cybersecurity foundations; examples: penetration testing, offensive and defensive techniques, host and network forensics
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Knowledge of TCP/IP communications, network security principles, and client/server architecture
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Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), git workflows, and continuous integration/delivery platforms (e.g., Bamboo, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab)
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Knowledge and practical experience with agile software development methodologies
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4+ years of experience leading a team
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Substantial experience in CNO development/offensive cyber security
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Experience in low-level programming languages and instruction sets
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Ability to install and operate developer debugging tools on Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS
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Experience with containerization, microservices, and DevOps practices
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
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Duties require working with a global team and may periodically necessitate working outside of normal working hours (evenings, holidays, and weekends)
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Up to 10% travel required
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Ability to sit at a desk, look at a monitor, and type for extended periods of time in an office environment
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May be required to lift/move up to 25 lbs with assistance
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and troubleshoot computers
A few of our employee benefits are:
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An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
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Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
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Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
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Discounted private health insurance
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Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
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Novated Car Leasing
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Company supported professional development programs
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Company paid parking
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Retail Reward programs
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian/5 EYES citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information. Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.
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