Lab Security Advisor (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

This position is responsible for supporting and enforcing the security compliance policies and procedures of the Government Security Compliance organization within Collins Aerospace in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM), the NSA COMSEC Manual, and other government agency directives. The Lab Security Advisor (LSA) will act as the liaison between engineering contractual missions and the GSC compliance team and provide hands-on execution and oversight for assigned programs and labs. The LSA supports the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) with compliance tasks within their physical lab assignments.

**This is an onsite position in Richardson, TX**

What YOU will do:

• Control access and manage access lists for assigned restricted labs, secured labs, and the DoD GSA approved secure containers; Ensuring all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and provide security training and guidance.

• Support and enforce the security procedures to ensure accountability and control of COMSEC and classified material within lab environments; to include inventory audits.

• Respond to lab alarms and provide initial investigation for incident response.

• Manage combination and simplex lock control processes and access.

• Provide guidance and education to internal lab customers including but not limited to document markings, working papers, access log management, visitor management & escorting, open/close processes, alarming/unalarming processes, classified meeting process, internal couriering & receipts, etc.

• Assigned as DFARS Security Advisor with responsibilities for enterprise connected asset inventory and change control within assigned spaces and group access management.

• Collect, review, document, and archive security logs, reports, and files in accordance with Standard Process Procedures and reporting any anomalies.

• Communicate with customers regarding lab status and security posture.

• Possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

• Must have a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance (Secret) and must meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret clearance.

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge and/or experience with Industrial Security policies and procedures

• Working with Government policies and procedures

• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced environment, able to adapt to changing business needs.

• Highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results.

• Comfort working with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.