Manager, Security Operations

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead day-to-day physical security across Brevard County facilities, overseeing security personnel, contract guards, and the GSOC to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.

Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of relevant experience, active Secret clearance, and proven leader of security teams and vendors are required; collaboration with Facilities, HR, Legal, and law enforcement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience leading supervisors and/or contract guard forces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
• Direct incident response activities and crisis management.
• Lead workplace violence prevention and active threat readiness.
• Manage security technology, system upgrades, and improvements.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Industrial Security, HR, Legal, Ethics, and EHS.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Support audits, investigations, and government inspections.
• Foster integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing security team.

Skills

Security operations

Leadership

Incident response

Liaison with agencies

Contract guard supervision

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.

Job Title: Manager, Security Operations

Job Code: 41345

Job Location:Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Security Operations Manager in Palm Bay, FL. This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day physical security operations across multiple L3Harris facilities in Brevard County, FL. This position provides leadership for security personnel, contract guard services, and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards
• Oversee access control systems, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems
• Direct incident response activities and crisis management response
• Lead workplace violence prevention and active threat preparedness
• Manage security technology, system upgrades, and improvement efforts
• Partner with Facilities, Industrial Security, HR, Legal, Ethics, and Environmental Health & Safety
• Build strong working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Support internal audits, investigations, customer assessments, and government inspections
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, safety, customer focus, and continuous improvement
• Lead and develop a high-performing security team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management

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.
• Active Secret clearance

• Experience leading supervisors and/or contract guard forces

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience managing corporate or physical security operations
• Knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, CTPAT, and related security regulations
• Experience supporting SCIFs, SAPFs, or classified facilities
• CPP, PSP or other industrial security certification

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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.

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