Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CSSO)

About the role

The Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CPSO) at L3Harris plays a crucial role in establishing and administering security plans and procedures for the protection of National Security Information. This position involves the implementation of NISPOM and IC Directives, coordination of Program Security activities, and the oversight of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified, or sensitive materials, documents, and equipment.
• Research and implement federal security regulations, maintaining knowledge and awareness of interdisciplinary compliance requirements, including cyber, information technology, and configuration management.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Prepare manuals outlining regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, retaining records, and access by personnel or visitors to restricted records and materials.
• Conduct security education training and security audits.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions to be taken.
• Collect, assimilate, and interpret intelligence information and disseminate to the appropriate stakeholder or investigating authority.
• Manage and handle incoming and outgoing classified material, destruction, and other accountable items.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. A Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Alternatively, 10 years of prior related experience.
• An active security clearance is 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, SCI clearances.
• Experience with security processes and procedures within the DoD and IC communities.
• Experience with security databases, such as TALON.
• Experience with Intrusion Detection and Access Control Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• An active security clearance is 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, SCI clearances.
• Experience with security processes and procedures within the DoD and IC communities.
• Experience with security databases, such as TALON.
• Experience with Intrusion Detection and Access Control Systems.

Skills

• Initiative in pursuing problems, opportunities, and innovative solutions while handling both the micro level of security compliance and the macro level of business opportunities.
• Knowledge of resources and practices in the intelligence community; must be current on changing requirements.
• Knowledge of best practices in implementing physical security methods, consistent with the heightened risk environment while minimizing adverse effects on staff and visitors.
• Experience in designing and conducting security education and training programs.

Benefits

L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary based on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

The salary range for this role in New York state is $76,500 - $141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

The Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CPSO) works a 9/80 schedule, meaning every other Friday off.