Information Systems Security Officer

Job Details

Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 297147

About Us

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for the operational aspects of information security, including monitoring systems for vulnerabilities and responding to security incidents. This position also involves providing technical support and guidance to researchers and staff on information security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Monitor information systems and network activities to detect and respond to security breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with the information technology team to apply security patches and updates to systems and applications.
• Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Job Duty 2 - Assist in the development and implementation of information security policies and procedures to safeguard research data.
• Job Duty 3 - Conduct regular security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures.
• Job Duty 4 - Provide technical support and guidance to staff regarding information security practices and incident reporting.
• Job Duty 5 - Investigate security incidents and document findings to inform improvements to security policies and practices.
• Job Duty 6 - Train employees on information security awareness and best practices to minimize risks associated with human error.
• Job Duty 7 - Maintain logs and records of security incidents and responses to ensure accountability and facilitate future analysis.
• Job Duty 8 - Research and recommend new security tools and technologies to enhance the organization's information security posture.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate's Degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
No prior relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
• Active Security Clearance
• Industry Certifications (i.e. Security+, CISSP, Splunk)
• Appointed ISSO or ISSM experience
• Experience with DCSA authorized systems
• Previous experience in an IT role (i.e. system admin)
• SIPRNet system Authorization/CORA Inspection experience
• US Army systems Authorization experience
• MDA, PEO M&S experience
• Splunk, ESS/HBSS, Nessus/ACAS experience
• Experience in a UARC/FFRDC organization

This position is located in Huntsville, AL
Salary Job Grade T04
Recruiting Range: $63,158.00 - $92,179.00

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the non-profit, applied research arm of Georgia Tech. This position is in the Research Security Department of GTRI.