Specialist, Industrial Security 1

L3Harris•San Diego, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Physical Security and Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the Facility Security Officer/Security Manager as a primary point of contact for industrial security. The AFSO/physical security delegate provides onsite support for the site security program while working with internal and external leadership, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants. The position calls for independent work on complex assignments and resolution of security issues. In addition to personnel security duties, the role serves as document control liaison for program deliverables and supports safeguarding, tracking, and auditing classified material. The AFSO identifies process gaps and helps initiate improvements, and provides backup security support for contracts involving Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program requirements. The role helps maintain compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and applicable ICD 705 standards. It supports classified-area construction and certification, security reviews and audits, clearance and visitor processes, classified document accountability, security education and incident handling, and coordination between program personnel and the security department. Occasional work beyond 9 hours per day or 40 hours per week is required. Light local travel to military installations requiring Two Person Integrity is also required. The employee must hold a Secret clearance on day one and be able to obtain a final DoD Top Secret clearance within 12 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience; or an associate degree/two years of post-secondary education and 8 years of prior experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior related experience.
Must hold a Secret clearance on day one and be able to obtain a final DoD Top Secret clearance within 12 months.
Ability to work autonomously on complex assignments and resolve issues.
Strong knowledge of contracts, contract closeout processes, and writing DD254s.
Occasional work exceeding 9 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
Light local travel to military installations requiring Two Person Integrity.

Nice To Haves

FSO experience possessing facility certification.
Experience with classified construction projects and the certification process.
Knowledge of CUI, ITAR, EAR, and export control regulations.
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Experience with COMSEC accounts and KMI systems.

Responsibilities

Align protective measures with organizational goals.
Assist with classified-area construction projects and the certification process.
Improve or create processes and procedures to enhance security operations.
Resolve security project challenges through problem solving and innovative solutions.
Help prepare for DCSA security reviews, self-inspections, and internal audits.
Develop corrective action plans and procedures using 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM and assist with ICD 705 standards.
Identify process or policy gaps and help develop solutions.
Help maintain compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 and applicable ICD 705 standards.
Assist with processing personnel security clearances, verifying visitor eligibility, and handling visit requests.
Maintain accountability of classified material, including storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction, and perform safe spot checks.
Coordinate security education, briefings, debriefings, and remedial training.
Document security infractions and violations, conduct investigations, and draft incident reports.
Liaise between program personnel and the security department.
Support contract administration, contract closeout, and preparation of DD254s.
Participate as a team member in the local Crisis Management team, site leadership, insider threat local counsel, and safety committee.
Travel locally to military installations requiring Two Person Integrity, as needed.