Specialist, Industrial Security (CSSO)

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Job Title: Specialist, Industrial Security (CSSO)

Job Code:  44601

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description: 

The Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer’s (CSSO) responsibilities include management and execution of all facility security functions including SCIF and SAPF operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, document control, badging, and access control. The CSSO implements all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on DoDM 5205.07 and other governing directives as applicable.

This position is located in Rochester, NY:

Essential Functions: 

• Administer, address, and complete personnel security requirements with employees regarding security issues, CONOP writing, program protection plans, program access briefings, and clearance/access maintenance for briefed employees.
• Administer and track requisite annual training, escort training, initial security clearance briefing, and security debriefing for all cleared employees.
• Ensure all required security support for SAP level programs and manage operations of SCIFs and SAPFs in accordance with governing directives and program specific guidance.
• Responsible for ensuring the formulation, establishment and execution of security policy, procedures, and protocols pertinent to the facility consistent with DoDM 5205.07 and National Industrial Security Program requirements.
• Analyze and investigate security incidents and violations; prepare internal and external customer reports.
• Responsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with or liaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors, former employees,) and internal L3Harris organizations.
• Guard/alarm interface; liaison with alarm monitoring facility to ensure security of controlled/secure areas in accordance with government requirements.
• Physical security duties include, but are not limited to, combinations, access control systems, alarm accesses, secure area modifications and buildouts.
• Manage and handle incoming and outgoing classified material, destruction and other such accountable items.
• Prepare and participate in SAP community Security Assessments.
• Manage visit requests to and from secure areas.
• Create and/or maintain continuity books and procedures for multiple security functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• An active security clearance is required; TS/SCI

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Completion of an accredited/approved CSSO course; other professional accreditations and certifications.
• Experience using security management software and applications.
• Working knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's), and supplement Information system security experience.
• Experience implementing NISPOM requirements, DoDM 5205.07 and ICD 705 Standards.
• Familiarity with operations of SAPF spaces in the manufacturing/testing realm.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $67,000 - $124,000. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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