Associate Manager, Industrial Security (FSO) at L3Harris

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Job Title: Associate Manager, Industrial Security Job Code: 37564Job Location:Plano, TX; On-site Job Schedule: 9/80, Off Friday, 1st shift Job Description:L3Harris is seeking a Security Associate Manager, Facility Security Officer (FSO) in support of multiple Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This position will be responsible for the management and supervision of personnel and all aspects of their security program and the overall implementation of contractual, legal and regulatory security requirements. This position will also include preparation of security plans, review/enforcement of applicable guidelines, and establishment of procedures for all areas of responsibility which includes coordination with Personnel Security staff, Physical/Technical Security, Classification Management, Communication Security (COMSEC), and Program Security.

Facility Security Officer (FSO) acts on behalf of the site leadership and corporate Security function to ensure compliance with all security policies, contractual security requirements, and that an effective security program is maintained. The FSO will ensure that all employees, contractors, or subcontractors who have access to classified, protected or proprietary information and/or facilities and storage areas are trained, knowledgeable, and comply with policies, regulations and procedures specific to the information and areas they have authorized access to and will protect against loss, theft, improper use, unauthorized disclosure or disposal of those assets or information. This position will require on-site support and the performance of classified work.

Essential Functions:

• Developing and administering an Operational Security Program, standard operating procedures for classified, or sensitive materials, documents, and equipment, and physical controls to ensure compliance with government company policies
• Obtaining rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
• Leading, supporting, and conducting Government Security Investigations on personnel, processes, and situations in accordance with established operating procedures to determine level and scope of non-compliance with government and company regulations/requirements
• Preparing reports that specify preventive/corrective actions to be taken
• Collecting, assimilating, and interpreting intelligence information and disseminating to the appropriate stakeholder or investigating authority
• Researching and implementing federal security regulations, maintaining knowledge, and awareness of interdisciplinary compliance requirements, i.e. cyber, information technology, and configuration management
• Preparing manuals that outline regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, retaining records, and access by personnel or visitors to restricted records and materials
• Conducting security education training and security audits
• Conducting Security Investigations
• Experience and understanding on developing and writing a DD-254’s
• Experience and understanding on developing and writing BOE’s
• Manages and leads ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD254), Program Classification Guides and L3Harris policies and directives.
• Implementing local site compliance with all security policies including government and company requirements for safeguarding information, physical security of facilities, and the safety and security of all employees, visitors, assets and information.
• Responsible for execution of all 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM related security functions including industrial, physical, personnel (PERSEC) and information security; Insider Threat program development and execution; program security support and access control to classified programs and accredited areas.
• Position ensures compliant and effective execution of responsibilities ensuring COMSEC program management, asset handling and accountability.
• Lead as a team player, exhibit flexibility, dedication and the expectation of excellence required of a seasoned security professional while working and making decisions independently with general guidance and without direct supervision.
• Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead and manage across the function
• Broad expertise, mastery of and experience ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community Directives, 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM Rule) and Special Access Programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Requires an Active Top Secret security clearance; adjudicated and in-scope U.S. Government T5 Investigation
• FSO certification via current Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) criteria or obtain within 6 months of start date
• DCSA Insider Threat Management certification

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Completed counterintelligence or full scope polygraph
• Minimum of 5 years FSO experience
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Security Management, Homeland Security, Security Administration, Criminal Justice, Industrial Security Management, Information Systems Security, Information Technology Management or other relevant
• Familiarity and experience with SIMS, DISS, e-Qip, NISS/DISS, ICD 705, Tempest etc.
• Proficiency and experience with Insider Threat Program Management
• Successful completion of NSA COMSEC Account Manager/Custodian training; experience and knowledge managing COMSEC accounts and/or programs
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or other relevant professional security certification
• Self-initiative; compliance focused, customer service oriented
• DCS and/or FMS experience
• Experience with International travel requests

L3Harris 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.

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