Research Security Specialist (Personnel Security)

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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.

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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.

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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 Research Security Specialist implements and maintains security protocols, systems, and procedures to protect research technology assets and data. They conduct security assessments, monitor security incidents, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the security posture of research technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect research data and facilities.
• Job Duty 2 - Collaborate with security, Information Technology, and research teams to address security concerns, incidents, and breaches in research operations.
• Job Duty 3 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Job Duty 4 - Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk analyses to identify security vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Job Duty 5 - Monitor security systems, access controls, and surveillance technologies to detect and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Job Duty 6 - Provide security training, awareness, and guidance to research staff, employees, and stakeholders on security best practices and protocols.
• Job Duty 7 - Assist in security compliance checks, audits, and regulatory assessments to ensure adherence to security standards and data protection regulations.
• Job Duty 8 - Participate in security incident response, investigations, and remediation efforts to mitigate risks and protect research assets.
• Job Duty 9 - Maintain security documentation, incident reports, and security logs to track security incidents, response activities, and compliance efforts.
• Job Duty 10 - Stay updated on security trends, threats, and security technologies to enhance security measures and protect research assets from potential risks and vulnerabilities.

Required Qualifications

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

Required Experience
Six or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
American Society for Industrial Security International (ASIS), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), National Classification Management Society (NCMS)
Proficient with DISS and JADE
Proficient with the DoDM 5205.07
Experience conducting Security Education Training and Awareness
Experience in supporting classified meetings including SAP/SCI
Knowledge of foreign travel reporting requirements and processes
Knowledge of MPO database and ACCS database modules
Knowledge of SCI Billet Nomination Sheets
Experience with SAP Nomination Process and submitting SAP Program Access Requests
Possess Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO) certification
Possess TS/SCI clearance with experience working SAP access

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS
o Performs all the standard and technical aspects of the job
o Applies in-depth professional, technical, or industry knowledge to manage significantly complex assignments/projects/programs
o Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of a particular field of specialization and Institute policies, practices, and procedures

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will have some travel. This position does require security clearance. This position is located in Atlanta, GA

Salary Job Grade R07
Salary range is dependent on candidates experiences and skills that ranges from $72,039.00 - $121,746.00.
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

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

Background Check

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