Job Summary

The Government Security Operations (GSO) with NetApp is seeking a Government Security Program Officer who will have a primary role in providing day-to-day support of operations with Government Security programs. The role will be responsible for working with the GSO team in administration of classified activities.

This position has administrative responsibilities associated with compliance to 32 CFR Part 117 “NISPOM Rule” and Intelligence Community Directives. Knowledge of Personnel Security is required and the ability to navigate the DoD Community. Additionally, this position will ensure compliance within NetApp’s GSO by conducting internal audits as well as supporting external audits conducted by the U.S. Government and/or other external groups or agencies as directed. The Program Security Specialist will administer a variety of tasks to ensure GSO compliance with established Government requirements.

Job Responsibilities/Requirements

• Assist/Support DD254’s and builds/maintains relationships with FSO’s at Prime Contractors facilities and Sub-Contractor facilities, ensures all security requirements are met and personnel assigned stay in compliance with contract regulations.

• Administers routine aspects of Government Security Programs that fall under the Intelligence Community Directives, 32 CFR Part 117 “NISPOM Rule”, and support GSO management of classified systems

• Works with the corporate Government Security team on a variety of security and compliance requirements

• Develops, implements, and monitors DoD security policies and procedures; ensures compliance with all aspects

• Establishes a network of contacts and maintains working relationships with all government agencies, partner company’s security teams and program managers

• Assists personnel in completing SF86 packages, e-QIP, and fingerprinting and coordinates with customer security representatives to process security clearances and periodic reinvestigations of employees

• Uses DISS and other government sites, such as NISS and ACCS

• Creates reports and maintains documents and databases to accurately track candidates through the security process from initial clearance submission until they are adjudicated

• Aid in conducting self-inspections of cleared facilities in preparation for government audits, identifying deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions

• Execute new hire security briefings, exit interviews, and debriefings

• Maintains all security documentation and files in accordance with government requirements

• Assists with implementation of safeguarding, classification management, physical security, and security education for adherence to all government security collateral and SCI requirements

• Identifying current and potential problem areas as well as updating or establishing new requirements

• Identify security risks and recommending risk mitigation strategies

• Basic knowledge in 32 CFR Part 117, Physical Security

• Basic knowledge in Information Assurance

Job Requirements

• Must have current (or ability to obtain) DoD Top Secret eligibility with ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI  

• Good interpersonal communication and customer service skills are needed in order to work successfully with prospects, customers, and cross functional teams to meet performance goals

• Works with the corporate Facility Security Officer, division Facility Security Officer and Information Systems Managers on complex initiatives

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills

• Strong aptitude for identifying/learning new technologies

• Ability to be adaptive to an evolving environment

• Travel up to 10% 

Education

• 1-3 years’ experience in Government Security
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent/relevant experience accepted in lieu of)
• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certification
• Must possess experience in the U.S. Government, DoD, and Government Security operation
• Thoroughly familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite