Specialist, Industrial Security

L3Harris; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a Specialist, Industrial Security to oversee physical security programs and ensure protections for classified information. The role requires UK government? (note: real text will default to the duties described)

The position emphasizes coordination with security leadership, training, and compliance with federal standards. 9/80 schedule applies, with potential extended hours and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience, or 2+ years with a graduate degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute physical security projects to meet program objectives.
• Ensure secure handling for uncleared personnel in secure areas.
• Provide briefings and training on safeguarding procedures for personnel and assets.
• Support classified FMS activities per applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with the Facility Security Officer, Contractor SSOs, and government security representatives.

Skills

Security clearance

FMS program knowledge

NISPOM compliance

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: Specialist, Industrial Security

Job Code: 46655

Job Location: Waco, TX

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 Physical Security Professional applies proficient knowledge of physical security and practical knowledge of security management to support program and departmental objectives. This role may oversee projects or processes within the security function, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and execute physical security projects and processes to meet operational requirements, including assigning tasks, reviewing work products, and tracking progress toward program objectives.

• Ensure customer requirements for the presence of uncleared personnel in secure or sensitive areas are met and documented.

• Provide work-area security briefings and orientations to uncleared personnel and prevent unauthorized items, including unapproved electronics and cell phones, from entering secure or sensitive areas.

• Identify and report activities or conditions that could place classified, proprietary, or sensitive information or information systems at risk of compromise or loss.

• Coordinate work schedules, daily plans, and security requirements with internal and external project supervisors, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to employees on security requirements, safeguarding procedures, and reporting responsibilities.

• Analyze security-related issues and implement improvements to systems and processes to enhance operational effectiveness.

• Provide security support for classified Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities in accordance with applicable U.S. government, customer, and company requirements.

• Verify personnel security eligibility, access authorizations, and need-to-know before permitting access to classified information.

• Coordinate foreign visits, visitor approvals, and access controls with appropriate security and government representatives.

• Support foreign disclosure reviews and coordinate with export compliance personnel to verify required approvals and authorizations before releasing or transferring classified or controlled information and materials.

• Maintain accountability for classified materials and support their secure storage, handling, transmission, and disposition.

• Support security inspections, maintain required documentation, and coordinate corrective actions.

• Collaborate with program leadership, the Facility Security Officer (FSO), the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), and government security representatives to address program security requirements.

• Ability to travel 30%

• Possibility of working extended hours to meet the mission, weekend and flex shifts

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• FMS program knowledge

• Strong knowledge of, and ability to ensure compliance with, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), applicable Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs), and DoDM 5205.07.

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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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