Specialist, Industrial Security

L3Harris Technologies; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Jupiter, FL seeks an Industrial Security Specialist to administer security programs, oversee DoD requirements, and manage access control and low‑voltage systems across the facility. The role emphasizes compliance, training, data analysis, and supporting procurement and inspections.

Responsibilities include DD254 monitoring, security education, document control, and incident investigations, with collaboration across teams to meet security objectives and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 2+ years preferred; in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication to interface with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor DoD Industrial Security Program activities to ensure compliance with government and company policies.
• Support Facility Security Officer and Information System Security Manager with compliance duties including classified safeguarding, access control, document control, and training.
• Administer day-to-day security activities across physical, information, and subcontract security disciplines.
• Monitor DD254s and ensure up-to-date security classification guidance is on-file.
• Assist investigations to verify information and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Security program coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 8 years experience in lieu of 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

44319

Job Location

Jupiter, 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

The Industrial Security Specialist position is primarily responsible for providing administrative, technical, and service support for all security, video, access control, and associated low‑voltage wiring systems across the facility. The role conducts security inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures for the handling and storage of classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment, while also tracking and analyzing data and managing contracts related to maintenance, procurement, and recurring inspections.

Additional responsibilities include overseeing and supporting installation and minor repair of low‑voltage systems, training personnel on access control and alarm monitoring systems, and applying knowledge of Department of Defense security requirements, UL alarm standards, and technical procedures in a clear, user‑friendly manner.

Essential Functions

• Coordinating and monitoring multiple aspects of the DoD Industrial Security Program and security activities while ensuring compliance with Government and company security policies and procedures.
• Supports the Facility Security Officer and Information System Security Manager by performing a variety of industrial security compliance duties to include administering compliance: Classified safeguarding, personnel security, access control, document control, security education and training, and insider threat, and compiling, maintaining, and monitoring statistical reports in support of the department.
• Provides solutions to problems involving unusual complexity. Provides input to Security department objectives and long‑range goals. Keeps current within area of specialty in support of company objectives and assignments. Keeps current with Federal and contractual security requirements and trends. Represents the Security COE as required. Interacts with internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordinative activity across organizational lines.
• Responsibilities include administering day‑to‑day security activities, including handling security functions in physical, information, and subcontract security disciplines.
• Program Security: Monitoring and reviewing DD254’s (Classified Contract Specification) to ensure that they are current and updated Security Classification guidance is on‑file and available.
• Assists with conducting investigations to verify information obtained to establish accuracy and authenticity of facts and evidence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Must have an Active DOD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Working knowledge of Department of Defense security requirements and UL alarm standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to translate complex technical instructions into user‑friendly actions and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of personnel.
• The ability to operate effectively in a team and individual contributor environments is also required.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR, Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) publications, and other relevant national security policies.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Manual (DAAPM) is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams to achieve business goals and compliance objectives within established milestones.
• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification
• Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) and/or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience
• Extensive knowledge with national industrial security policies and compliance programs

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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