Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Manager, Industrial Security

Level 3 Communications, Inc$109K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with 10+ years, or 16+ years without a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
  • Previous experience as a Security Manager at a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) is preferred.
  • Completion of accredited CSSO course and other professional certifications is a plus.
  • Experience with managing secure facilities and sensitive information programs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of Special Access Programs (SAP) and Intel Community security issues for the division.
  • Oversee the formulation and execution of security policies and protocols in line with national directives.
  • Ensure compliance for security operations in DoD Collateral and associated secure areas.
  • Communicate with external and internal stakeholders about security initiatives and updates.
  • Lead continuous improvement of security training and indoctrination processes for staff.
  • Maintain physical security integrity across facilities and secure work areas.
  • Plan and execute strategic actions related to SAP facility modifications and expansions.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance and parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Manager, Industrial Security

Job Code: 39313

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Rochester, NY

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

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Industrial Security is responsible for managing and directing all Special Access Programs (SAP's) and Intelligence Community (IC) security related issues at the L3Harris Space and Mission Systems (SMS) SS&I Division. The candidate will assume security management responsibilities for all requisite locations-based DoD Collateral, DoD SAP and Intelligence community programs awarded within the division. The senior manager will be responsible for the management and execution of all facility security functions including SAPF operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, information security, document control, badging and access control. In addition, site leader will be recognized as the Facility Security Officer and be required to support DCSA. They are responsible for implementing 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 Functions:
  • Tactical operational control regarding management/operation of secure areas and Program Security Officer responsibilities.
  • Ensure all required security support for DoD Collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP), and Intelligence Community (IC) are met and manage operations of associated secure spaces 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 National Industrial Security Program, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and SAP Security requirements.
  • Responsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with or liaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors, former employees) and internal L3Harris organizations.
  • Responsible for the overall completion and continuous improvement of security education and training, initial security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training and corporate requisite training.
  • Ensure continuous physical security integrity for facility in general and accredited secure work areas in particular.
  • Responsible for all strategic planning/actions associated with SAP facility modifications and future expansion.
  • Provide leadership on special projects that cut across the business and the company, to include assisting with S&AS-wide security process standardization.
  • Foster teamwork and collaborative efforts among the SAP Security team members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilities.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • Active security clearance is required; TS/SCI


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Prior experience as a Security Manager at a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC).
  • Completion of an accredited/approved CSSO course; other professional accreditations and certifications


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state and New York state is $109,500 - $203,500. 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. 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. The application window for this posting will end on September 30, 2026.

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