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.

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced, self-starting and adaptable security specialist to oversee and coordinate security efforts across Australia & New Zealand, including convergence with information technology, human resources, communications, legal, facilities management and other functional and support organizations. Develop, mentor and guide regional company representatives to maintain a cost-effective security program to meet and exceed all customer, Australia & New Zealand Government and Corporate policies and directives as applicable. This role will lead the single Defense Industry Security Program (DISP) membership that governs all L3Harris business units in Australia

The remit of this role is challenging and diverse. Your work will revolve around designing and executing a comprehensive security strategy aligned with government and enterprise frameworks, providing security advice to senior leaders, maintaining the company’s crisis management and emergency response preparedness and developing policies and procedures designed to maintain the company’s security accreditation and guarantee business continuity. Core routines may involve but not be limited to analysing business activities to identify and mitigate against potential risks, reviewing and updating security controls in accordance with government requirements and advice from associated agencies, represent L3Harris on security advisory boards, carry out internal and external audits, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensuring compliance with DISP, PSPF and other regulatory requirements cross all Australian and New Zealand locations and facilities. A level of travel insterstate and internation may be required of you.

About you

To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include;

• Hold an active NV2 Australian Defence Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting clearance where required
• Experience in a Senior Security position within in a defence or government organisation involving classified programs
• Deep understanding of PSPF, DISP, ISM, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong crisis management, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Must also have experience in working with but not limited to: export control, foreign Government information, emergency management, policy development, counterintelligence, and risk analysis
• Conversant with stakeholder communications and delivery of corporate presentations
• Knowledge of Australia Security Standards and relevant regulatory bodies
• Highly developed policy development and implementation capabilities
• Successful history in similarly fast-paced and complex technical environments
• Self-starting, inquisitive, highly-driven individuals, with good business acumen and an eye for practical outcomes, are best suited to the performance profile of this role.

About L3Harris Australia

L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region’s unique requirements.

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

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.

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.