Senior Associate Industrial Security

L3Harris Technologies•City of Rochester, NY

21h•$51,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Communication Systems is seeking a Senior Associate, Industrial Security for its Rochester, New York facility. The role oversees and assists with the organization’s personnel security program and supports NISPOM requirements. It requires knowledge of DISS, security principles, government clearance processes, and federal regulatory compliance. The employee handles personnel security records and clearance processes, supports classified-material controls, and protects sensitive information, including PII. The role follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in every 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of prior experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent with zero to two years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least six years of prior related experience.
Active Secret security clearance.
Understanding of DISS, security principles, government clearance processes, and federal regulations.
Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining and updating records.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of NISS, DISS, SIMS, and other security-clearance databases and processes.
Experience with federal security regulations and guidelines, such as 32 CFR Part 117.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.
Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Certified Professional (CPP), or another relevant professional security certification.
Current DoD Top Secret security clearance eligibility and an adjudicated, in-scope U.S. Government T5 investigation.

Responsibilities

Perform program security administration, including filing documents, updating logs and lists, and coordinating with internal and external customers.
Assist the personnel security team with efficient and compliant security-clearance processing.
Maintain PERSEC records for Collateral and SCI programs using DISS, SWFT, and SIMS.
Use SIMS and DISS to complete actions and ensure accurate, timely data entry and management.
Develop and implement personnel security policies and procedures consistent with federal guidelines and organizational requirements.
Review and audit personnel security files to maintain compliance with government standards.
Provide employees and management with guidance and training on clearance processes and best practices.
Liaise with DoD and other government agencies to resolve security-clearance issues.
Submit reinvestigations, incident reports, and other required documentation through DISS.
Advise on risk assessments and adjudication recommendations for personnel security clearances.
Maintain current knowledge of security-clearance regulations and systems such as NISS and DISS.
Protect PII and comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Maintain and update records accurately and attentively.
Ensure compliance with NISPOM regulations.
Process and audit classified material on site.
Investigate security violations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the FSO.
Handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.