Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 4+ years; 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
Experience as a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) in corporate or government settings.
Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
Proficient in security management software and applications.
Responsibilities
Lead and review the work of security professionals to achieve operational goals.
Establish goals and objectives for the industrial security team.
Provide input on personnel decisions including hiring and performance evaluations.
Communicate security policies and practices effectively within the organization.
Interface with external customers and internal teams regarding security matters.
Supervise personnel security functions, including training and indoctrination.
Lead special projects that enhance security processes across the organization.
Benefits
Mentorship from senior security leadership.
Opportunities for professional growth within the defense industry.
Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork.
Potential for involvement in high-impact security projects.
Travel opportunities up to 10%.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Associate Manager, Industrial Security
Job Code: 46171 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Description:
The Associate Manager, Industrial Security will support the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive security programs in accordance with applicable government regulations, directives, and contractual requirements. This position serves as a developmental role for security professionals seeking to grow within the defense industry, working under the mentorship of senior security leadership to protect personnel, information, facilities, and assets. The associate security manager is responsible for assigning, leading, and reviewing the work of security professionals and/or lower-level supervisors.
Essential Functions:
Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct report(s) to accomplish near-term operational plans and results
Plans and establishes goals and objectives for an industrial security team with direct impact on the short and long-term operational results for the department
Provides input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and/or compensation decisions for own organization
Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, practices, and processes to others within the organization
Responsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with or liaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors) and internal L3Harris organizations
Make moderate to substantial improvements to processes, systems, and solutions
Conduct, and supervise others that conduct, personnel security functions such as security education and training, initial security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training, and corporate requisite training
Communicate with parties within and outside of own job function/area, which includes customers or vendors
Provide leadership on special projects that cut across the business and the company, to include assisting with SMS-wide security process standardization
Foster teamwork and collaborative efforts among Security group members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilities
Travel up to 10% may be required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 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 prior related experience.
Active security clearance is required; TS/SCI
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience 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) programs
Knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SAP Manuals and Directives, and Supplement Information system security experience desired
Experience using security management software and applications
