Senior Technical Program Manager, US Federal Compliance and FSO
About the role
The Senior Technical Program Manager and FSO will be a critical partner for our US Federal and Defense Customer programs and ensure our ongoing compliance and technology innovation to cater to this customer segment. This role will also require expertise in enterprise risk management or cyber risk management for US public companies as well as a background in areas such as cybersecurity, GRC, third party risk/supply chain risk, compliance frameworks & auditing, and the implementation of regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Nutanix FSO of record and primary liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
- Administer and modernize all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) compliance (32 CFR Part 117), SEADs, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and related Nutanix policies.
- Lead US government and internal assessments, including audits, internal self-inspections, and continuous Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) readiness.
- Ensure ongoing program compliance and operations for KMP, ITPSO, program contributors, and Insider Threat Working Group.
- Collaborate with designated Nutanix personnel to ensure that required programs are continually surveilled and maintained in accordance with NISPOM requirements.
- (Nutanix Insider Threat Program (ITP), Quality Management Program (QMP), TCP, ECP, safeguarding classified and CUI information, etc.)
- Act as trusted expert for the SMO and ensure an open, streamlined and timely communication channel.
- Manage DD254s and subcontractor/partner security requirements.
- Administer DISS, NISS, NBIS, Scattered Castles, and personnel security workflows.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI (Polygraph required or ability to obtain immediately).
- 7–10+ years leading industrial security programs (FSO, AFSO, Director Level Security Leader or CPSO/CISO with oversight of a NISP program).
- Deep knowledge of NISPOM, SEADs, ICD 704/705, ITP management, DD254 administration and DCSA assessments.
- Direct experience with security incident response program operations and reporting requirements aligned to regulation.
- Proven experience managing FOCI mitigation, specifically a Special Board Resolution.
- Extensive experience with DISS, NISS, NBIS, Scattered Castles.
- Demonstrated ability to scope, lead, and operationalize large, scalable east-west compliance programs.
Qualifications
- Exceptional communication, writing, briefing, and executive-level engagement skills.
- Completion of FSO Program Management training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD, IC, or national security customers.
- Familiarity with CMMC, DFARS 7012/7019/7020, Zero Trust, and CUI requirements.
- Familiarity with trade compliance and export control programs for technology vendors.
- Background in information security, IT systems implementation, secure engineering/development, and sensitive program operations.
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.
Pay
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 182,400 and USD $ 364,800 per year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.