Senior Specialist, Industrial Security; CSSO

Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CPSO)

Job Code: 39767

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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

The CPSO establishes security plans and procedures for the protection and safeguarding of National Security Information. These duties include the implementation of NISPOM and IC Directives. The CPSO works closely with the Government Program Security Officers to coordinate program security activities, including physical security, personnel security, COMSEC, and implementing technical security controls for information systems with ISSO teammates in assigned secure areas.

The CPSO is knowledgeable in information technology and information system security best practices.

• Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or sensitive materials, documents, and equipment.
• Research and implement federal security regulations, maintaining knowledge and awareness of interdisciplinary compliance requirements, including cyber, information technology, and configuration management.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Prepare manuals outlining regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, retaining records, and access by personnel or visitors to restricted records and materials.
• Conduct security education training and security audits.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions to be taken.
• Collect, assimilate, and interpret intelligence information and disseminate it to the appropriate stakeholder or investigating authority.
• Manage and handle incoming and outgoing classified material, destruction, and other accountable items.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum six years of prior relevant experience, or graduate degree and at least four years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, minimum ten years of prior related experience.
• An active security clearance is required; TS/SCI.
• Seven years’ experience and practical application of 32 CFR Part 117, RMF, applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and DoDM 5205.07.
• Experience with information security, program protection, and personnel security duties processing collateral and SCI clearances.
• Experience with security processes and procedures within the DoD and IC communities.
• Experience with security databases such as TALON.
• Experience with intrusion detection and access control systems.

• Initiative in pursuing problems, opportunities, and innovative solutions while handling both the micro level of security compliance and the macro level of business opportunities.
• Knowledge of resources and practices in the intelligence community; current on changing requirements.
• Knowledge of best practices in implementing physical security methods, consistent with the heightened risk environment while minimizing adverse effects on staff and visitors.
• Experience in designing and conducting security education and training programs.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $76,500 – $141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation; the final offer may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.