Senior Associate

Job Title: Senior Associate, Industrial Security

Job Number: 28029

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule: 9/80 with Every Other Friday Off

Clearance: Must Have an Active DoD Security Clearance to be Considered - Must be Able to Obtain a TS/SCI

Job Description:

L3Harris, ForceX division is an industry leader specializing in Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) software development and geospatial application technology programs. Our tightly integrated hardware and software solutions enables front-line special operations aviators to save lives by allowing aircrew members to operate efficiently when protecting friendly ground forces.

We are the Trusted Choice of End-Users in the Special Operations Aviation Community. Working at L3Harris ForceX puts you at the forefront of ongoing advancements in an exciting industry and makes you a valued contributor toward changing the way people interact with technology. We believe success comes from teamwork, enthusiasm and striving for excellence. Located in the vibrant West End area of Nashville, Tennessee near the University of Vanderbilt campus and Centennial Park, L3Harris ForceX is more than just a place to work.

We are excited to offer an exceptional, comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits package which includes company paid life insurance, unlimited paid time off, 11 paid holidays, flexible work hours (6:30 am to 7 pm) and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

We enjoy a culture of dedication, innovation and creativity where we approach work with a positive outlook every day, while at the same time, integrating and engineering software that interfaces with some of the newest and coolest hardware on the planet. 

Commensurate with the position of Industrial Security, Senior Associate/COMSEC Manager, incumbent is responsible for managing personnel security, COMSEC, and physical security.  Exhibits the dedication and expectation of excellence required of a security professional while working and making decisions independently without direct supervision.  The Industrial Security Specialist/COMSEC Manager works as a team player, exhibits flexibility, sets priorities, and manages customer expectations in a sometimes fast-paced environment.  The incumbent is responsible for supporting and enacting all L3Harris corporate policies including the protection of L3Harris’ intellectual property.

L3Harris is seeking to fill the role of COMSEC Account Manager as part of the Industrial Security Team, as it continues to develop and establish a foothold in the rapidly growing market space for ForceX. The role will be based out of L3Harris location in Nashville, TN. 

The Security Team Members in Nashville cover many security responsibilities on a daily basis keeping the role interesting and evolving. These varying roles can include COMSEC, computer security, personnel security, physical security, and security education.

Essential Functions:

• Operates COMSEC keying device and radios in support of security operations and program requirements.
• Maintain an understanding of all DoD personnel and physical security policies, procedures, and work instructions in collaboration with team members.
• Attain and maintain an expert level of proficiency with COMSEC tracking database DIAS
• Attain and maintain an expert level of proficiency with the visitor control and personnel security record applications within SIMS security database software and general use and application of all others.
• Administer, address and complete all COMSEC Account administrative requirements. Including inventories, training, briefings and annual SOP/EAP reviews.
• Understand the workings of access control system, which includes creating badges and adding access to profiles.   Performs access control database validation and ensure continuous integrity of facility & secure area access controls; create reports as required.
• Assist in directing and training site personnel on Security Education.
• Monitors, reviews, and follows up on facility reports as required, or when requested by the Security Manager.
• Provides input to the Security Manager to ensure adequate resources are available to support required maintenance and operations functions (software upgrades, equipment upgrades, service agreements, et al).
• Responsible for accuracy and adequacy of data input while utilizing specialized security applications, forms, reports, etc.
• Responsible for effective communications regarding security by interfacing with or liaising with external customers (Government, Associate Contractors, Subcontractors, former employees) and internal L3Harris organizations
• Provide guidance/interpretation of company and government policies and procedures.
• Initiates processes and procedures to fill identified voids. Knows points of contact for guidance when questions arise.
• Collaborate with the Security team to ensure electronic SharePoint forms are current and process flows work as intended.
• Assists in the development and presentation of security education and training programs; identifies required training subject matter.

• Performs security related specialized tasks and miscellaneous administrative duties as directed by supervision.
• Provides direction and training for security group personnel who are less proficient and less knowledgeable in the COMSEC disciplines.
• Facilitates and champions teamwork and collaborative efforts among Security group members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilities.
• Responsible for discretion in handling and the protection of a variety of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. 

Qualifications:

• An active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a TS / SCI
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience in relevant field
• 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
• 2 years’ experience as a Cleared Defense Contractor (CDC) working in corporate and/or government environments with industrial security duties in support of Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• Experience with being COMSEC Account Manager and keying experience
• Computer auditing experience
• Security+ Certification  
• NSA COMSEC Certification

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Efficient, proactive, responsive team player with excellent written and oral communication skills; able to interface effectively with all levels of corporate management and government customers
• Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience using security management software and applications
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive deliverables
• Hands on, self-starting, disciplined and detail-oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD’s), and supplement Information system security experience desired

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