Assistant Director-Specialist Security & Counterintelligence Oversight

Perform duties as the second in command for all special security operations with Georgia Tech (GT) to include satellite field locations. As such, the Assistant Director acts not only as an expert in the disciplines of Communication, Information, Operations, Personnel, and Physical security but also as a liaison between GT senior, engineering and Research security staff. The GT program encompasses up to and including Top Secret SCI/SAP information and data, thereby setting the highest standard for the level of performance expected in administration of a well-integrated, effective security program within the laboratory this position is assigned. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a regular basis with: Interact with both internal and external customers who are, but not limited to; engineers, scientists, administrative support, laboratory management, senior GT and Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) management, government security managers, government program managers and vendors.This position typically will advise and counsel: GT/GTRI personnel, and senior management. This position will supervise: Assigned staff

Job Duty 1 -
In conjunction with Information Assurance Manager ensures requirements are met concerning information systems security.

Job Duty 2 -
Plan, organize, schedule and assist in coordinating construction projects and all aspects of the Physical Security (PHYSEC) Program requirements.

Job Duty 3 -
Assist in oversight and management of: Communication Security (COMSEC) program, Information Security (INFOSEC) program, Operations Security (OPSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC) program.

Job Duty 4 -
Responsible for the coordination of security education and training programs, visitor control requirements, completion of and maintenance of required contractual documentation, special security subcontractor activities, and classified document control functions.

Job Duty 5 -
Provide modernization budget inputs for unit planning.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Experience with either a government agency or contractor organization; Activities and decisions require independent action and judgment in solving problems. Activities will
require after-hours work, callbacks and on-call responsibilities.

Required Experience
Ten to twelve years of job related experience

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in a university environment

SKILLS
This position requires familiarity with the following computer/database products; Security Information. Management System (SIMS), Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and its variants, Army Centralized Contracts and Security Portal (ACCS), Defense Information Security System (DISS), Microsoft (MS) operating systems, MS office suites, and Linux operating systems; recognized credentials and acknowledged leadership by the U.S. Government security community; comprehensive understanding of U.S. Government security regulations/directives; excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

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