Manager, Industrial Security

Manager, Industrial Security

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Code: 32172

The Manager, Industrial Security is responsible for overseeing and directing all security‑related functions for the Melbourne L3

Harris Space and Airborne Systems (S&A) Business Unit. As the on‑site security lead, this role manages and executes all aspects of facility security operations, including SCIF/SAPF management, personnel security, program security support, physical security, information security, document control, badging, and access control.

• Report to the S&A Sr. Security Manager with tactical operational control of secure areas and Program Security Officer duties.
• Administer personnel security functions, including clearance/access maintenance, program access briefings, issue resolution, and security reporting.
• Develop, deliver, and track annual training programs, new hire security briefings, clearance briefings, and debriefings for all cleared employees.
• Manage security support for SCI and SAP programs, including operations of SCIFs and SAPFs in accordance with directives and program‑specific requirements.
• Establish, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program and ICD requirements.
• Coordinate customer security requirements, including security access requests with U.S. Government agencies.
• Serve as liaison with government representatives, contractors, subcontractors, former employees, and internal L3
  
  Harris teams on security matters.
• Conduct security education and training programs, including indoctrination briefings, debriefings, and refresher training.
• Maintain continuous physical security for the facility and accredited secure areas, including oversight of guard/alarm systems and emergency response after hours.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the security team; foster collaboration and accountability to achieve organizational goals.
• Contribute to special projects, including S&A‑wide security process standardization.
• Demonstrate flexibility and independence in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree, 13+ years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

• Experience as a cleared defense contractor supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Completion of accredited/approved CSSO course or other professional certifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface at all levels of corporate management and government customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and security management systems/software.
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail‑oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time‑sensitive deliverables.
• Hands‑on, self‑starter with strong discipline and ability to work independently in a high‑volume environment.
• Working knowledge of ICDs, NISPOM, SAP directives, and related security standards.
• Experience implementing ICD 705 standards.
• Active or adjudicated polygraph preferred.

Active TS/SCI clearance required. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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