Manager, Industrial Security

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

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Security Manager/Alternate Facility Security Officer to support the Facility Security Officer in administering the facility’s industrial security program per NISPOM and government requirements.

The role oversees COMSEC, PERSEC, and ISAs, managing staffing and performance to protect sensitive information at our Palm Bay facility. Responsibilities include supervising teams, ensuring training and qualifications, and coordinating with program management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 9+ years related experience or graduate degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage security teams (COMSEC, PERSEC, Industrial Security Analysts) per regulatory and contract requirements.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources, monitor performance to meet security requirements.
• Supervise employees, coach, develop and evaluate performance per company practices.
• Identify staffing, training, and resource needs; advise the FSO and leadership.
• Monitor performance metrics, address gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate activities with program management, HR, IT, and stakeholders to support mission needs.

Skills

Security management

Team leadership

COMSEC

PERSEC

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

NISPOM knowledge

Security program administration

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Windows Server

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: Manager, Industrial Security - Alternate Facility Security Officer

Job Code: 47104

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is searching for a Security Manager/Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in administering the facility’s industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117, applicable government requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies. The Security Manager/AFSO directly manages designated security teams, including Industrial Security Analysts (ISAs), Communications Security (COMSEC) and Personnel Security (PERSEC), and is responsible for their day-to-day operations, personnel supervision, workload prioritization, and performance.

Essential Functions:

• Directly manage designated security teams, including COMSEC, PERSEC, and Industrial Security Analysts ensuring operations align with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies.
• Establish team priorities, assign responsibilities, balance workloads, and monitor performance to meet security requirements and organizational objectives.
• Provide employee supervision, coaching, professional development, and performance evaluations in accordance with company practices.
• Identify staffing, training, and resource needs and recommend improvements to the FSO and security leadership.
• Establish and monitor performance measures, address operational gaps, and oversee corrective actions.
• Coordinate team activities with program management, human resources, information technology, and other stakeholders to support mission requirements.

• Manage the COMSEC team’s daily operations and ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable COMSEC requirements and approved procedures.
• Oversee processes for the receipt, accountability, safeguarding, inventory, transfer, and disposition of COMSEC material, as applicable.
• Ensure designated COMSEC personnel maintain required qualifications, training, and appointment documentation.
• Monitor inspection readiness and corrective actions, and ensure suspected COMSEC incidents are promptly elevated and reported through required channels.
• Coordinate with the designated COMSEC Account Manager or Custodian while preserving responsibilities and authorities established by formal appointment.

• Manage the PERSEC team’s daily operations, including clearance processing support, eligibility verification, access administration, briefings, debriefings, and required reporting.
• Ensure personnel security records and applicable government system entries are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Establish priorities for onboarding, transfers, access changes, and departures to support programs while maintaining compliance.
• Oversee the protection and appropriate handling of personally identifiable information and sensitive personnel security information.
• Resolve escalated personnel security issues within delegated authority and coordinate with the FSO and appropriate stakeholders as needed.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Minimum of an active Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems
• Experience administering and leading multifaceted teams
• Expert knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM

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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.

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