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  • Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CSSO)

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Palm Bay, Florida 32905 United States View Map

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CSSO)Job Code: 40654Job Location: Palm Bay, FLJob Schedule: 9/80Job DescriptionThe CSSO's responsibilities include management and execution of all facility security functions including SCIF/SAPF operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, information security, document control, badging, and access control. The CSSO implements all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Special Access Program (SAP) Directives, and other governing directives, as applicable.Essential FunctionsAdminister, address and complete personnel security requirements with employees regarding issues, report preparation, program security access briefings, and clearance/access maintenance for briefed employeesCreate, administer, and track requisite annual training, initial new hire security briefing, program indoctrination briefing, and security debriefing for all cleared employeesEnsure all required security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level programs, Special Access Programs (SAP), and manage operations of associated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) in accordance with governing directives and program specific guidanceResponsible for ensuring the formulation, establishment and execution of security policy, procedures and protocols pertinent to the facility consistent with National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) requirements.Determine customer security requirements and ensure requisite security access requests with applicable government agenciesResponsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with or liaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors) and internal L3Harris organizationsConduct security education and training; provide initial security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training and corporate requisite trainingEnsure continuous physical security integrity for facility in general and SAPF/SCIF accredited secure work areas in particularGuard/alarm interface; liaison with alarm monitoring facility to ensure security of controlled/secure areas in accordance with government requirements – requires emergency response requirements during non-working hoursProvide leadership on special projects that cut across the business and the company, to include assisting with SMS-wide security process standardizationFoster teamwork and collaborative efforts among Security group members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilitiesTravel up to 10% may be requiredQualificationsBachelor'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 experienceActive security clearance is required; TS/SCIPreferred Additional SkillsExperience as a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) working in corporate and/or government environments with industrial security duties in support of Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of War (DoW) programsCompletion of an accredited/approved CSSO course; other professional accreditations and certificationsEfficient, proactive, responsive team player with excellent written and oral communication skills; able to interface effectively with all levels of corporate management and government customersMust be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointExperience using security management software and applicationsKnowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SAP Manuals and Directives, and Supplement Information system security experience desiredExperience implementing ICD 705 StandardsAdjudicated CI polygraphL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CSSO)Job Code: 40654Job Location: Palm Bay, FLJob Schedule: 9/80Job DescriptionThe CSSO's responsibilities include management and execution of all facility security functions including SCIF/SAPF operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, information security, document control, badging, and access control. The CSSO implements all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Special Access Program (SAP) Directives, and other governing directives, as applicable.Essential FunctionsAdminister, address and complete personnel security requirements with employees regarding issues, report preparation, program security access briefings, and clearance/access maintenance for briefed employeesCreate, administer, and track requisite annual training, initial new hire security briefing, program indoctrination briefing, and security debriefing for all cleared employeesEnsure all required security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level programs, Special Access Programs (SAP), and manage operations of associated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) in accordance with governing directives and program specific guidanceResponsible for ensuring the formulation, establishment and execution of security policy, procedures and protocols pertinent to the facility consistent with National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) requirements.Determine customer security requirements and ensure requisite security access requests with applicable government agenciesResponsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with or liaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors) and internal L3Harris organizationsConduct security education and training; provide initial security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training and corporate requisite trainingEnsure continuous physical security integrity for facility in general and SAPF/SCIF accredited secure work areas in particularGuard/alarm interface; liaison with alarm monitoring facility to ensure security of controlled/secure areas in accordance with government requirements – requires emergency response requirements during non-working hoursProvide leadership on special projects that cut across the business and the company, to include assisting with SMS-wide security process standardizationFoster teamwork and collaborative efforts among Security group members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilitiesTravel up to 10% may be requiredQualificationsBachelor'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 experienceActive security clearance is required; TS/SCIPreferred Additional SkillsExperience as a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) working in corporate and/or government environments with industrial security duties in support of Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of War (DoW) programsCompletion of an accredited/approved CSSO course; other professional accreditations and certificationsEfficient, proactive, responsive team player with excellent written and oral communication skills; able to interface effectively with all levels of corporate management and government customersMust be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointExperience using security management software and applicationsKnowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SAP Manuals and Directives, and Supplement Information system security experience desiredExperience implementing ICD 705 StandardsAdjudicated CI polygraphL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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