Manager, System Lead - Agent/C2

May 28, 2026

Job Title: Manager, System Lead - Agent/C2 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 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 <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead, mentor and support a large cadre of experienced engineering individuals overseeing teams across the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Own product intent, portfolio priorities, and trade-off decisions across assigned product lines, acting as the accountable voice for both engineering and product outcomes</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Devise and apply communications strategies to align a global, cross-functional workforce around product and delivery goals</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Engage stakeholders to reconcile strategic, commercial, and technical priorities - translating customer signal into product direction</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assemble and monitor high-performance, multidisciplinary engineering teams</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Set objectives, monitor performance, promote communication, and ensure the well-being of direct reports</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support administrative tasks to ensure timely processing of actions affecting direct reports</li> </ul> Technical & Product Responsibilities <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate with team leads to review high-level architecture, internal project goals, and technical barriers</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Partner with stakeholders to refine project priorities and adapt deliveries based on evolving market and customer requirements</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze program requirements and develop effort estimates in conjunction with program management partners</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Maintain depth in respective disciplines and contribute to ongoing software projects in research, engineering, or quality assurance</li> </ul> Qualifications: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. </li> </ul> Preferred Additional Skills: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">8+ years of experience in software development, process automation, quality engineering, or network operations.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proficiency in high-level programming languages and operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Working knowledge of cybersecurity foundations; examples: penetration testing, offensive and defensive techniques, host and network forensics.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of TCP/IP communications, network security principles, and client/server architecture.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), git workflows, and continuous integration/delivery platforms (e.g., Bamboo, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab).</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge and practical experience with agile software development methodologies.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">4+ years of experience leading a team.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Substantial experience in CNO development/offensive cyber security.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience in low-level programming languages and instruction sets.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to install and operate developer debugging tools on Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with containerization, microservices, and DevOps practices. </li> </ul> Work Environment and Physical Demands: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Work may be performed in an office environment with people in close proximity.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Duties require working with a global team and may periodically necessitate working outside of normal working hours (evenings, holidays, and weekends).</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Up to 10% travel required.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to sit at a desk, look at a monitor, and type for extended periods of time.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">May be required to lift/move up to 25 lbs with assistance.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and troubleshoot computers.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">May require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane.</li> </ul> In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $135,000 - $250,500. 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. #LI-FS1

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