Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CPSO)

L3Harris•Rochester, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CPSO) establishes security plans and procedures to protect and safeguard National Security Information. The role implements NISPOM and Intelligence Community (IC) directives and works closely with Government Program Security Officers to coordinate program security activities, including physical security, personnel security, COMSEC, and technical security controls for information systems in assigned secure areas. The position requires knowledge of information technology and information system security best practices. The role develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified or sensitive materials, documents, and equipment; researches and implements federal security regulations; and obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from government agencies. It also prepares manuals and procedures for handling, storing, retaining records, and controlling access to restricted records and materials. The CPSO conducts security education, training, and audits; investigates security violations and reports preventive actions; collects and disseminates intelligence information to appropriate stakeholders or investigating authorities; and manages incoming and outgoing classified material and other accountable items. This position is located in Rochester, New York and follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Active security clearance required; TS/SCI.
7 years’ experience and practical application of 32 CFR Part 117, RMF, applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and DoDM 5205.07.
Experience with Information Security, Program Protection, and Personnel Security duties processing collateral and SCI clearances.
Experience with security processes and procedures within the DoD and Intelligence Community.
Experience with security databases such as TALON.
Experience with Intrusion Detection and Access Control Systems.
Knowledge of information technology and information system security best practices.

Nice To Haves

Initiative in pursuing problems, opportunities, and innovative solutions while addressing both detailed security compliance and broader business opportunities.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community resources and practices, and currency on changing requirements.
Knowledge of best practices for implementing physical security methods in a heightened-risk environment while minimizing adverse effects on staff and visitors.
Experience designing and conducting security education and training programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or sensitive materials, documents, and equipment.
Research and implement federal security regulations while maintaining awareness of interdisciplinary compliance requirements, including cyber, information technology, and configuration management.
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for regulatory compliance from government agencies.
Prepare manuals and establish procedures for handling, storing, retaining records, and providing personnel or visitors access to restricted records and materials.
Conduct security education, training, and security audits.
Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions.
Collect, assimilate, and interpret intelligence information and disseminate it to appropriate stakeholders or investigating authorities.
Manage incoming and outgoing classified material, destruction, and other accountable items.
Coordinate program security activities with Government Program Security Officers, including physical security, personnel security, COMSEC, and technical security controls for information systems in assigned secure areas.
Implement NISPOM and Intelligence Community directives.