Specialist, Industrial Security

L3Harris•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris ForceX is seeking an experienced Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to implement security plans and procedures protecting 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 coordination with cybersecurity teammates. The role also coordinates with government program and local security representatives on program-specific security matters, including access authorizations and visits. This position provides on-site security support for classified programs at the L3Harris facility in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports sensitive compartmented information (SCI) programs and the operation of associated SCIFs, and provides day-to-day execution of program security functions. The CPSO also leads cross-business security projects and supports security process standardization. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior related experience.
Active DoD Top Secret eligibility is required; the posting also states that an active DoD clearance is required for consideration.
Must be able to obtain and maintain additional clearances as required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to DoD classified information and be subject to a government security investigation.
Knowledge of information technology and information system security best practices.
Ability to work with security professionals, cybersecurity teammates, government representatives, customers, and multidisciplinary teams.

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, 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 across the business and company, 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, security requests and issues, investigations, information system security, security training, classification management, and document control.
Execute all day-to-day security functions for the program.
Develop and implement an effective security education, training, and awareness program using 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.
Stay 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.