Chief Security Officer

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 environment 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.

The Manager, Industrial Security / Chief Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for establishing, maintaining and 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, technologies and 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, senior leadership and program teams to ensure security considerations are embedded into business planning, project execution, risk management and organisational decision making.     What the role will involve   Key Business Operations Responsibilities   Develop, implement and maintain the L3H GS2A Security Management System.    Lead security governance activities and provide strategic security advice to the MD and SLT.   Ensure compliance with Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) obligations and maintain organisational readiness for Defence assurance activities and audits.   Establish and maintain organisational security policies, standards, procedures and work instructions   Develop and maintain the Security Risk Management Plan and associated security assurance activities   Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities and regulatory changes and implement appropriate mitigation actions   Manage the organisation's security governance forums and provide regular reporting on security performance, risks and compliance   Key Protective Security Responsibilities   Provide oversight of personnel, physical, information and industrial security functions across the organisation   Develop and maintain site security plans, risk assessments and security operating procedures   Ensure ongoing compliance with Australian Government security requirements including PSPF, DSPF and Information Security Manual (ISM) controls   Maintain oversight of security accreditations, certifications and facility security requirements   Support secure facility operations and management of classified information environments   Coordinate security programs supporting domestic and international business operations where required.   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, induction and refresher training programs   Implement and maintain Insider Threat Program arrangements and supporting policies   Promote a strong organisational security culture