DescriptionJob Summary:The
Compliance Program Manager will be responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of compliance strategies within secure data center environments. This includes interpreting and applying federal regulations (e.g., NISPOM, ICD 705, DFARS), ensuring proper handling of classified materials, and conducting internal audits to verify alignment with government standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cleared facility operations and compliance program management.
Responsibilities:- Serve as the primary compliance authority across cleared data center operations.
- Develop and maintain compliance programs aligned with DoD, DNI, and other federal guidelines (NISPOM, ICD 705, CMMC, etc.).
- Partner with FSO, ISSM/ISSO, and security teams to manage incident response, access control, and visitor control protocols.
- Conduct periodic internal audits, assessments, and risk analyses of classified facility operations.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and facility management teams to validate physical and cyber security postures.
- Maintain documentation and provide reporting to internal leadership and government stakeholders.
- Track regulatory and contractual requirements across multiple programs and advise stakeholders on compliance risk.
- Serve as liaison with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other regulatory agencies during inspections or reviews.
- Develop and deliver compliance training to employees, subcontractors, and site security personnel.
RequirementsResponsibilities:- Serve as the primary compliance authority across cleared data center operations.
- Develop and maintain compliance programs aligned with DoD, DNI, and other federal guidelines (NISPOM, ICD 705, CMMC, etc.).
- Partner with FSO, ISSM/ISSO, and security teams to manage incident response, access control, and visitor control protocols.
- Conduct periodic internal audits, assessments, and risk analyses of classified facility operations.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and facility management teams to validate physical and cyber security postures.
- Maintain documentation and provide reporting to internal leadership and government stakeholders.
- Track regulatory and contractual requirements across multiple programs and advise stakeholders on compliance risk.
- Serve as liaison with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other regulatory agencies during inspections or reviews.
- Develop and deliver compliance training to employees, subcontractors, and site security personnel.
Qualifications:- Active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph.
- 5+ years of experience in security compliance, industrial security, or cleared facility operations.
- In-depth knowledge of federal compliance standards such as NISPOM, ICD 705, CMMC, FISMA, and insider threat policy.
- Experience supporting classified data centers or secure IT infrastructure environments.
- Proven ability to develop policy, perform risk assessments, and lead internal audit processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex requirements to diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Certified Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or similar security compliance certification.
- Familiarity with classified build-outs and SCIF/SAPF accreditation processes.
- Knowledge of eMASS, NIST 800-53/171, and security-related IT frameworks.
- Experience supporting contracts with the DoD, DHS, or Intelligence Community.
