Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. 

SAP NS2 Assistant Facility Security Officer - Herndon, VA 

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP.  At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets, and information of Americans. We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. 

This position requires access to customer data.  Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. 

Must have Active Top Secret Clearance

All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer. 

SAP NS2 is seeking a highly driven, and self-directed security professional to fill the role of an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)/Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO). The AFSO/ CPSO position is a crucial member of the security team, and the duties and responsibilities span a customer base of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), the Department of Defense (DoD), members of the U.S. Intelligence Community, other U.S. Government entities, international clients, and commercial partners. This position will be based in Herndon, VA and expected to be in office three days a week with potentail for some weeks to be more. 

The AFSO/CPSO will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s security program in compliance with applicable federal regulations, including 32 CFR Part 117, The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule, Intelligence Community policies and procedures, and the organization’s Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation instruments (e.g., Proxy Agreement or Special Security Agreement

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Serve as the corporate lead for the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program, managing the full clearance lifecycle including initiation, adjudication tracking, indoctrinations, debriefings, reinvestigations, and continuous vetting activities in compliance with NISPOM and customer requirements.
• Serve as a personnel security subject matter expert: process personnel security clearances; maintain DISS/NBIS and other applicable systems of record; ensure accurate and audit-ready personnel security files; manage visitor access requests; and generate personnel clearance reports for leadership.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all employee-related personnel security reporting requirements, including SEAD 3, NISPOM, and applicable Intelligence Community (IC) customer directives; maintain current knowledge of evolving policies and ensure timely interpretation, guidance, and dissemination of requirements to cleared personnel in coordination with the Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Interpret and apply 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule) to ensure company operations meet and sustain compliance with federal security requirements; provide guidance to internal stakeholders on security policy implementation.
• Document, investigate, and report security incidents in accordance with government and company requirements; ensure timely submission, proper documentation, and development of corrective and preventative action plans.
• Participate in and support security self-inspections, internal audits, and DCSA assessments; identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and assist with tracking remediation efforts to closure.
• Support Facility Security Officer (FSO) functions, including interfacing with DCSA and customers, maintaining facility compliance, and contributing to overall security program management.
• Translate complex government security policies and requirements into actionable guidance for program teams and senior leadership through briefings, reports, and day-to-day support.
• Provide security education, awareness, and training to cleared personnel on reporting requirements, clearance responsibilities, and security best practices
  Provide ad hoc support in response to customer-driven security requirements, ensuring continued compliance with DCSA and contractual obligations

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of professional Industrial Security experience with hands-on practical experience supporting personnel security clearance processing procedures and demonstrated experience managing clearance and facility clearance records across the full clearance lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing a comprehensive Personnel Security (PERSEC) program, including clearance initiation, adjudication tracking, indoctrinations, debriefings, reinvestigations, and continuous vetting activities in compliance with government requirements.
• In-depth knowledge and experience analyzing and implementing 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and applicable customer security requirements, and applying them to a company’s overall security program.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for personnel security reporting requirements, including SEAD 3, NISPOM, and applicable Intelligence Community (IC) directives; ensure continuous compliance through employee education, proactive guidance, and coordination with the Corporate FSOs to disseminate requirements to cleared personnel.
• Hands on practical experience and proficiency in government security systems of record such as NBIS, DISS, NISS, SWFT, and NCAISS, with demonstrated experience maintaining data integrity, managing personnel security actions, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Knowledge and experience supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and familiarity with Scattered Castles and other IC clearance databases.
• Experience supporting or performing Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsibilities, including interfacing with DCSA, maintaining compliance with the NISPOM, and contributing to overall security program management and execution
  Experience providing security education, briefings, and training to cleared personnel on clearance responsibilities, reporting requirements, and security best practices.
• Ability to prioritize complex, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
  Completion of DCSA/STEPP training for “FSO Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities Curriculum” within 90 days of start date.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience serving as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)
• Experience with DCSA FOCI-mitigated facilities operating under Proxy Agreements or Special Security Agreements (SSA)
• Familiarity with adjudicative guidelines and experience supporting clearance issue resolution or eligibility determinations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to independently manage projects, prioritize tasks, and execute with follow-through.

Note: The job description is meant to be a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we will expect the selected candidate to show flexibility and eagerness to undertake varied tasks and projects.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.  

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency : SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is 100000-216000USD . The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements:

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our .

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 453102  | Work Area: Administration  | Expected Travel: 0 - 20%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Worldwide, Flexible hours, 3 days per week

Similar Jobs