Chief Security Officer
Brisbane, Australie
ID de l'offre 43610L3Harris 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.
About the role
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 through education, awareness and leadership engagement
Key Incident and Risk Management Responsibilities
Lead investigations into security incidents, breaches and non-compliance events
Coordinate incident reporting, corrective actions and lessons learned activities
Manage crisis response and security-related emergency management activities
Ensure security risks are identified, assessed, monitored and managed through enterprise risk management processes
Develop and implement security improvement initiatives that enhance organisational resilience and maturity.
Key Supply Chain Security Responsibilities
Develop and maintain supply chain security governance processes
Assess supplier security risks and ensure appropriate contractual security obligations are implemented
Support subcontractor and partner due 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 with Defence, government agencies and relevant industry partners
Develop strong working relationships across all business functions to ensure security requirements support operational objectives
Effectively communicate security risks, requirements and 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, implementation and continual improvement of the L3H GS2A Security Management System
Achievement of organisational security objectives and performance measures
Effective management of security risks and protection of personnel, facilities, information and assets
Maintenance of security policies, procedures and assurance activities
Delivery of security awareness, training and Insider Threat Program objectives
Timely management and reporting of security incidents and corrective actions
Successful completion of security audits, assessments and Defence assurance activities
Provision of accurate security reporting and advice to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team
Development and maintenance of a positive and proactive organisational security 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 a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) environment
Extensive knowledge of:
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, policies and management systems
Demonstrated ability to manage security risks within a complex operational environment
Experience leading security investigations, incident response and assurance activities
Strong ICT and cyber security awareness
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Security Clearance.
About L3Harris Australia
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 in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter.
A few of our employee benefits are:
An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 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 to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information. Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@aus.L3Harris.com
L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
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