Specialist, Industrial Security

L3Harris Technologies•Nashville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris ForceX is seeking an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to implement security plans and procedures that protect and safeguard National Security Information. The CPSO works closely with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and other security professionals to coordinate program security activities, including physical and personnel security, COMSEC, and technical security controls for information systems in collaboration with cybersecurity teammates. The role requires knowledge of information technology and information system security best practices. Throughout the program lifecycle, the CPSO coordinates with government program security officers and local government security representatives regarding unique security issues and requirements, including access authorizations and visits. This position provides on-site security support for classified programs at the L3Harris facility in Nashville, Tennessee, and supports sensitive compartmented information (SCI) programs and associated SCIF operations. The CPSO executes day-to-day program security functions, maintains compliance with company, DoD, and other government regulations, and coordinates security actions with the on-site FSO/Security Manager. An active DoD Top Secret eligibility and U.S. citizenship are required. The selected applicant will undergo a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or at least 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Top Secret eligibility is required; applicants must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to DoD classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances as required.
Knowledge of information technology and information system security best practices.
Must have an active DoD clearance to be considered.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of relevant experience as a defense contractor security professional or relevant military experience.
Excellent understanding of the NISPOM and applicable DoD 5205.07 Volumes 1–4, JSIG, ICD, RMF, and other government regulations applicable to U.S. Government collateral, SCI, and SAP programs.
Direct experience planning and executing secure facility or SCIF construction.
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
TS/SCI with polygraph.
Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification.
Willingness to submit to a CI polygraph investigation; current polygraph preferred.
Excellent people skills and experience leading and collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Strong work ethic and commitment to organizational success.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site security support for classified programs at the L3Harris facility in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lead special projects that cross business and company functions, including assisting with security process standardization.
Implement security policy consistent with company, DoD, and other government regulations.
Maintain and coordinate working relationships with internal and external customers and government agencies on classified matters.
Provide required security support for SCI-level programs and manage associated SCIF operations in accordance with governing directives and program-specific guidance.
Provide program security support in physical security, personnel security, operational security, access control, daily security requests and issues, investigations, information system security, security training, classification management, and document control.
Execute day-to-day security functions for the program.
Develop and implement a security education, training, and awareness program using multiple venues, such as briefings, newsletters, and posters.
Conduct security indoctrinations, debriefings, and audits.
Process incoming and outgoing classified visits, electronic personnel security questionnaires (eQIP), and Program Access Requests (PAR).
Conduct an annual self-inspection and maintain a satisfactory security posture for assigned programs.
Remain current on applicable company, customer, and government policies, procedures, and regulations.
Provide security support to Business Area Managers, including OPSEC, classification management, security awareness, COMSEC, and DD254.
Communicate and coordinate security actions with the on-site FSO/Security Manager.
Perform other security-related duties as assigned by the Security Manager.