Manager, Industrial Security (COMSEC)

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Industrial Security Manager / COMSEC Manager for the Salt Lake City facility. You will implement and manage NSA/NISPOM requirements, oversee COMSEC inventories, and lead security initiatives with minimal supervision.

This role demands strong project management and security program experience. Required are a TS clearance and extensive COMSEC experience; preferred are security management degrees and DIAS/SKL familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Industrial Security / COMSEC experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is required; adjudicated and current Continuous Evaluation date.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain COMSEC inventories and records for secure equipment and classified materials.
• Oversee secure receipt, control, storage, distribution, and destruction of COMSEC materials and hardware.
• Ensure required COMSEC safeguards are in place and adhered to.
• Train personnel on COMSEC procedures and handling protocols.
• Manage COMSEC inventories, self-inspections, and preparation for external government audits.
• Manage COMSEC storage areas.
• Identify, investigate, manage and report COMSEC incidents, compromises, or violations.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence practices.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Project management

Industrial Security

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

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.

Manager, Industrial Security

Job Code

45582

Job Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

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 is seeking an Industrial Security Manager / Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager within the Spectrum Superiority sector at the Salt Lake City, UT facility. In this capacity, the COMSEC Manager is responsible for the implementation, management and execution of NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16 (Control of Communications Security Material) as well as National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) 32 CFR Part 117 and any other applicable government requirements. The Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager is responsible for the receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of COMSEC and cryptographic materials assigned to the organization’s account. The COMSEC Manager will be a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management. This position manages project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.

Essentials Functions

• Manage and maintain meticulous inventory control programs and records for secure equipment (such as secure telephones and encryption devices) and classified keying materials.
• Oversee the secure receipt, control, storage, distribution, and ultimate destruction of COMSEC and cryptographic materials and hardware.
• Ensure required COMSEC safeguards are in place and adhered to.
• Train personnel and staff on proper COMSEC procedures, secure equipment usage, and handling protocols.
• Manage and conduct COMSEC inventories, internal self‑inspections, and prepare for external government audits as required.
• Manage the establishment and maintenance of COMSEC storage areas.
• Identify, investigate, manage and report COMSEC incidents, compromises, or violations, and implement corrective measures.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence practices, processes and approaches.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Industrial Security / COMSEC experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is required; adjudicated and current Continuous Evaluation date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Homeland Security, Security Administration, Criminal Justice, Industrial Security Management, Information Systems Security, Information Technology Management or other relevant field.
• Ability to complete NSA’s COMSEC Manager training within six months.
• 6 years’ experience as a COMSEC Manager or Alternate COMSEC Manager (Industry or DoD).
• Familiarity and experience with the Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS) software.
• Familiarity and experience with Simple Key Loaders (SKL), REAlly Simple Key Loaders (RASKL) and Tactical Key Loaders (TKL).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.

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.