Lead, Industrial Security

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Industrial Security (CSSO) at Palm Bay, FL to manage all facility security functions including SCIF/SAP, personnel security, and information security. You will implement directives per NISPOM, ICDs, and SAP guidance to secure sensitive programs.

The role requires leading security policy development, training, and cross-functional coordination with government and internal teams, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with NISPOM, ICDs, SAP directives.
• Leadership in security program management.
• Strong liaison with government agencies and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years experience; higher if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security requirements and clearance maintenance.
• Oversee SCI/SAP/SCIF/SCIF facilities security operations.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures and training.
• Coordinate with government agencies on access requests.
• Lead security projects and standardize security processes across the organization.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Security awareness

Policy compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Graduate Degree

Tools

CSSO training

Security management software

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 (CSSO)

Job Code: 46155
Job Location:Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

The Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) is responsible for managing and directing all security related issues.The CSSO’s responsibilities include management and execution of all facility security functions including SCIF/SAPF operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, information security, document control, badging, and access control. The CSSO implements all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Special Access Program (SAP) Directives, and other governing directives, as applicable

Essential Functions:

• Administer,address and complete personnel security requirements with employeesregarding issues, report preparation, program security access briefings, and clearance/access maintenance for briefed employees
• Create, administer, and track requisite annual training, initial new hire security briefing, program indoctrination briefing, and security debriefing for all cleared employees
• Ensure all required security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level programs, Special Access Programs (SAP), and manage operations of associated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) in accordance with governing directives and program specific guidance
• Responsible for ensuring the formulation, establishment and execution of security policy, procedures and protocols pertinent to the facility consistent with National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) requirements.
• Determinecustomer security requirements and ensure requisite security accessrequests with applicable government agencies
• Responsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with orliaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors) and internal L3Harris organizations
• Conductsecurity education and training; provide initial security indoctrinationbriefings, debriefings, annual refresher training and corporaterequisite training
• Ensurecontinuous physical security integrity for facility in general andSAPF/SCIF accredited secure work areas in particular
• Guard/alarm interface; liaison with alarm monitoring facility to ensure security of controlled/secure areas in accordance with government requirements –requires emergency response requirements during non-working hours
• Provide leadership on special projects that cut across the business and the company, to include assisting with SMS-wide security process standardization
• Fosterteamwork and collaborative efforts among Security group members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilities
• Travel up to 10% may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years prior related experience.
• Active security clearance is required; TS/SCI

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience as a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) working in corporate and/or government environments with industrial security duties in support of Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of War (DoW)programs
• Experience implementing ICD 705 Standards
• Completion of an accredited/approved CSSO course; other professional accreditations and certifications
• Experience using security management software and applications
• Knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD’s), NationalIndustrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SAP Manuals and Directives, and Supplement Information system security experience desired
• Adjudicated CI polygraph

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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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.