About this role
Job Summary
A Security Program Operator (SPO) for Purdue will assist the Purdue Security Team and Facilities Security Officer (FSO) in managing the Purdue and PARI Facility Security Clearances and industrial security program. An SPO may be given a specific area to manage, such as CUI data handling, classified information systems or physical security requirements. In instances where an SPO is given the specific responsibility for an area, the SPO must be able to demonstrate an expertise in the area and be a resource for senior leaders as it pertains to the said area.
A SPO will work directly for the Director of Security and will support the FSO across all Classified and applied contracts and contractual requirements. This effort will require a successful SPO to work well with program managers and researchers associated with the contracts and be capable of explaining security requirements and ensuring the requirements are consistently met. At times, new policies may need to be developed to meet specific research and contractual needs, while still maintaining security compliance.
- Responsibilities and Duties Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for handling and protecting CUI and classified information.
- Monitor compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Provide oversight for the handling, dissemination, and destruction of sensitive materials.
- Coordinate and perform follow-up reviews to ensure non-compliance issues have been satisfactorily resolved.
- Collaborate with data team members and security specialists to understand CUI and classified data requirements and design secure data access and processing strategies.
- Education Current undergraduate Purdue student Experience Ability to maintain and implement rules effectively.
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience with oversight of Federal CUI and classified programs.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with cross functional teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Experience with evaluating security controls, and mitigating measures along with a strong understanding of business practices and technology concepts.
- Independent judgment and proactive problem-solving skills, focusing on precision and thoroughness in all tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills, proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
- Additional Information Purdue Applied Research Institute will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- FLSA Status Non-Exempt