L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging setting designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
About the role
The Manager, Industrial Security / Chief Security Officer (CSO)is responsible forestablishing,maintainingand continually improving L3H GS2A's protective security framework and ensuring compliance with Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership obligations.
Acting as the principal advisor to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on all security matters, the CSO provides strategic leadership and governance across personnel, physical, information and industrial security domains to ensure L3H GS2A effectively manages security risks while supporting business growth and operational objectives.
The role is accountable for developing security strategies, policies and programs that protect personnel, facilities, information,technologiesand commercial interests while ensuring compliance with applicable Australian Government security requirements, including DISP, PSPF, DSPF and ISM obligations.
The CSO will work closely with Defence customers, government agencies, seniorleadershipand program teams to ensure security considerations are embedded into business planning, project execution, riskmanagementand organisational decision making.
What the role will involve
Key Business Operations Responsibilities
Develop,implementandmaintainthe L3H GS2A Security Management System.
Lead security governance activities and provide strategic security advice to the MD and SLT.
Ensure compliance withDefenceIndustry Security Program (DISP) obligations andmaintainorganisationalreadiness forDefenceassurance activities and audits.
Establish andmaintainorganisationalsecurity policies, standards,proceduresand work instructions
Develop andmaintainthe Security Risk Management Plan and associated security assurance activities
Monitor emerging threats,vulnerabilitiesand regulatory changes and implementappropriate mitigationactions
Manage theorganisation'ssecurity governance forums and provide regular reporting on security performance,risksand compliance
Key Protective Security Responsibilities
Provide oversight of personnel, physical,informationand industrial security functions across theorganisation
Develop andmaintainsite security plans, riskassessmentsand security operating procedures
Ensure ongoing compliance with Australian Government security requirements including PSPF, DSPF and Information Security Manual (ISM) controls
Maintainoversight of security accreditations,certificationsand facility security requirements




Support secure facility operations and management of classified information environments
Coordinate security programs supporting domestic and international business operations whererequired.
Key Personnel Security Responsibilities
Maintain oversight of security clearance sponsorship and personnel security management activities
Ensure effective ongoing assessment and management of personnel suitability
Manage security awareness,inductionand refresher training programs
Implement andmaintainInsider Threat Program arrangements and supporting policies
Promote a strongorganisationalsecurity culture through education,awarenessand leadership engagement
Key Incident and Risk Management Responsibilities
Lead investigations into security incidents,breachesand non-compliance events
Coordinate incident reporting, correctiveactionsand lessonslearned activities
Manage crisis response and security-related emergency management activities
Ensure security risks areidentified, assessed,monitoredand managed through enterprise risk management processes
Develop and implement security improvement initiatives that enhanceorganisationalresilience and maturity.
Key Supply Chain Security Responsibilities
Develop andmaintainsupply chain security governance processes
Assess supplier security risks and ensureappropriate contractualsecurity obligations are implemented
Supportsubcontractorandpartnerdue diligence activities relating to security compliance and risk
Collaborate with Commercial, Procurement and Program teams to ensure security requirements are flowed down appropriately through contracts and agreements
Stakeholder Engagement Responsibilities
Act as the primary security interface withDefence, government agencies and relevant industry partners
Develop strong working relationships across all business functions to ensure security requirements support operationalobjectives
Effectively communicate security risks,requirementsand emerging threats to stakeholders at all levels
Provide Chief Security Officer support to associated business units, programs or facilities as required
Key Accountabilities
Maintenance of DISP membership and compliance across all applicable security domains
Development,implementationand continual improvement of the L3H GS2A Security Management System
Achievement oforganisationalsecurityobjectivesand performance measures
Effective management of security risks and protection of personnel, facilities,informationand assets
Maintenance of security policies,proceduresand assurance activities
Delivery of security awareness,trainingand Insider Threat Program objectives
Timely management and reporting of security incidents and corrective actions
Successful completion of security audits,assessmentsandDefenceassurance activities




Provision ofaccuratesecurity reporting and advice to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team
Development and maintenance of a positive and proactiveorganisationalsecurity culture
Essential Requirements
Minimum seven (7) years' experience in a senior security leadership, Industrial Security Manager or Chief Security Officer role
Demonstrated experience managing security operations within aDefenceIndustry Security Program (DISP) environment
Extensive knowledgeof:
Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)
Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
Personnel, physical and information security principles
Proven experience developing and implementing security governance frameworks,policiesand management systems
Demonstratedability to manage security risks within a complex operational environment
Experience leading security investigations, incidentresponseand assurance activities
Strong ICT and cyber security awareness
Must be eligible to obtain andmaintainan Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Security Clearance.
AboutL3HarrisAustralia
L3Harris has provided advanced technology solutions to government and commercial customers across Australia for more than 25 years. L3Harris has facilities in all major cities and employs over 500 people.
L3Harris inEight MilePlains isThe Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfareand ishome to world-leading design, manufacture and integrationexpertiseand the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Ourhighly skilled workforce design and develop Australia's sovereigndefencecapabilitiessuch as thenext-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter.
A few of ouremployeebenefits are:
Anadditionalweek of leave per annum plus theoptionto buy or sell up to 2weeksadditionalannual leave.
Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to2 years)
Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
Discounted private health insurance
Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
Novated Car Leasing
Company supported professional development programs
Retail Reward programs
Company paid parking/onsite company car park
Half day finish on Fridays
Important toknow
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australiancitizenshipandwill require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an AustralianDefenceSecurity Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition
L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
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