About the role#
As a Security Program Operator, you will assist the Purdue Security Team and the Facilities Security Officer in managing facility security clearances and the industrial security program. You will report to the Director of Security and support the Facilities Security Officer across classified and applied contracts. You may be assigned a specific area of focus, such as CUI data handling, classified information systems, or physical security requirements. In this role, you will work with program managers and researchers to explain security requirements and ensure they are met.
What you'll do#
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies for protecting CUI and classified information.
- Monitor compliance with safeguarding procedures.
- Oversee the handling, dissemination, and destruction of sensitive materials.
- Coordinate follow-up reviews to resolve non-compliance issues.
- Collaborate with data team members and security specialists to design secure data access and processing strategies.
- Create new policies to meet research and contractual needs while maintaining security compliance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Purdue.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Experience with the oversight of Federal CUI and classified programs.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Experience evaluating security controls and mitigating measures.
- Understanding of business practices and technology concepts.
- Independent judgment and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to satisfy legal and contractual requirements for access to information.
Location & details#
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana.
- Term: Rolling.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- Purdue Applied Research Institute does not provide employment authorization sponsorship.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research institution based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1869, it operates as an educational organization. The university employs over 25,000 people. It maintains a large campus presence with its primary administrative operations located at Hovde Hall.
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