Lead, Industrial Security

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Lead, Industrial Security in Melbourne, FL. The role oversees the safety and security of the organization’s personnel, property, and information, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and DoD requirements for a cleared DoD contractor facility.

Responsibilities include managing facility clearances, coordinating DCSA assessments, and advising leadership on security strategies to protect national security interests. A TS/SCI clearance and FSO certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; or 13+ years without a degree.
• FSO Certification is required.
• Active US TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Process personnel security clearances and track investigation status.
• Demonstrate expertise in Facility Clearance (FCL) management for classified contracts.
• Implement cost-effective, risk-based physical security measures.
• Advise leadership on security considerations for mergers and acquisitions.
• Coordinate DCSA assessments, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Apply knowledge of DoD regulations and government requirements.
• Lead security policy development and guidance.
• Travel less than 10% of the time.

Skills

Leadership

Security policy

Risk management

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

DISS

NISS

NBIS

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Industrial Security

Job Code: 47357

Job Location: Melbourne, FL - On Site

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 Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for the safety and security of the organization’s property, products, and people. The FSO must support the company’s interests through all aspects of the 32 CR Part 117 – National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and other government regulations for a cleared Department of Defense contractor facility, as well as customer and L3Harris defined security requirements.

Essential Functions

• Process personnel security clearances and track investigation status through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Demonstrate expertise in Facility Clearance (FCL) management and security requirements for classified contracts.
• Manage and implement cost‑effective, risk‑based physical security measures to protect personnel, information, and property.
• Advise Corporate leadership on security considerations associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Develop and implement security policies and provide guidance aligned with organizational requirements, Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, and other applicable government requirements.
• Coordinate Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) assessments, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, risk management, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Apply working knowledge of the National Industrial Security System (NISS), DISS, and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), as applicable.
• Manage corporate security structures, including Multiple Facility Organization (MFO) administration.
• Be willing to travel less than 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• FSO Certification
• Active US TS / SCI security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Demonstrated experience developing and documenting policies and procedures in prior roles.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, quickly acquire new skills, and apply strong problem‑solving abilities while remaining organized, detail‑oriented, adaptable, and self‑motivated.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), or a related industrial security certification preferred.
• Maintain a service‑oriented approach when performing job responsibilities.
• Experience applying Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) security requirements.

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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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