Sr Specialist, Industrial Security
L3HARRIS Technologies
Salt Lake City, UT · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Sr Specialist, Industrial Security
Job Code: 45854
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday Off)
Job Description:
L3Harris Communications Spectrum Dominance is seeking a candidate for a Sr. Specialist Industrial Security at the Spectrum Superiority sector’s Salt Lake City, UT facility. This is a multi-faceted security position requiring a qualified security professional in support of multiple classified programs. The Sr. Specialist Industrial Security is responsible for the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements. The Sr. Specialist Industrial Security is a primary interface with government agencies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements.
Essential Functions:
Support the FSO in the development, implementation, management and execution of NISPOM established security requirements for all Department of Defense (DoD) classified contracts, manage the facility’s security program ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD254), Program Classification Guides and L3Harris policies/directives.
Perform all NISPOM related security functions including industrial, physical, personnel (PERSEC) and information security; comprised of Insider Threat program execution, Counterintelligence, document control, program security support and access control to DoD programs and accredited areas.
Assist with the management and oversight of the S2 Information Security program intent on ensuring the protection of corporate technological, proprietary, and intellectual information.
Provide guidance, direction and assistance to the FSO emphasizing effective security support to ensure security as a business discriminator, effect standardization of execution and continuity of compliance at the Salt Lake City facility.
Directly support classified programs at the collateral, SAP and SCI level and maintain security posture across the portfolio.
Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management
Serve as an alternate interface with Government agencies and Customers, internal & external, with regards to National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and performs as a strategic business contributor for security programs of national importance.
Work as a team player, exhibit flexibility, dedication and the expectation of excellence required of a seasoned security professional while working and making decisions independently with general guidance and direction.
Ensure compliance with Intelligence Community, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Special Access Programs.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience; Graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Current DoD Top Secret security clearance eligibility.
security clearance eligibility
Candidate must be a US citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed counterintelligence or full scope polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Homeland Security, Security Administration, Criminal Justice, Industrial Security Management, Information Systems Security, Information Technology Management or other relevant
Familiarity and experience with SIMS, DISS, NISS, etc.
FSO certification via current Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) criteria.
Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or other relevant professional security certification.
Manifests self-initiative; compliance focused; customer service orientated
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with NISPOM, ICD, DoDM 5205.07 and RMF execution and application.
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