Senior Associate Industrial Security

Job Title: Senior Associate, Industrial Security 

Job Code:  46568

Job Location: Rochester, NY 

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Communication Systems is seeking a candidate for a Security position at the Rochester, NY facility. The Senior Associate, Industrial Security is responsible for overseeing and assisting in the personnel security program within the organization and assisting with all needed NISPOM requirements. This role requires an understanding of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), as well as a background in security principles, government clearance processes, and compliance with federal regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform program security administrative tasks and duties to include filing documents, updating logs/lists, and coordinating with internal and external customers.
• Assist the personnel security team to ensure efficient and compliant processing of security clearances.
• Maintain PERSEC records for Collateral and SCI related programs to include the use of DISS, SWFT, and SIMS.
• Complete actions utilizing SIMS and DISS to ensure accurate and timely data entry and management.
• Develop and implement personnel security policies and procedures in accordance with federal guidelines and organizational requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of personnel security files to maintain compliance with government standards.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and management on security clearance processes and best practices.
• Liaise with government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and other relevant bodies, to resolve any issues related to security clearances.
• Assist with the submission of reinvestigations, incident reports, and other required documentation through DISS.
• Advise on risk assessments and adjudication recommendations for personnel security clearances.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in security clearance regulations and technology systems such as NISS and DISS.
• Ensure the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of maintaining and updating records.
• Ensure all NISPOM regulations are followed.
• Process and audit all classified material on site.
• Perform investigations into security violations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the FSO.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years prior experience, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

• Active Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of NISS, DISS, SIMS and other security clearance databases and processes.
• Experience with federal security regulations and guidelines, such as 32 CFR Part 117.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Familiarity of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Certified Professional (CPP) or other relevant professional security certification.
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance eligibility; adjudicated and in-scope U.S. Government T5 investigation.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $51,000 - $95,000. 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.