What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Security Specialist - Senior Professional position at Georgia Tech?
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.
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.
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.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience
Six or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Have an in scope government security clearance (Security Clearance Required)
- Experience in Special Access Program (SAP) Personnel Security (PERSEC)
- Experience with JADE
- Experience with DISS
- Familiar with the SAP nomination process
- Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO) Training
SKILLS
Performs all the standard and technical aspects of the job
Applies in-depth professional, technical, or industry knowledge to manage significantly complex
assignments/projects/programs
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of a particular field of specialization and Institute
policies, practices, and procedures
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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 not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does require security clearance.
This position is located in Atlanta
For this position it "May Be required to Drive" especially between the two campuses Atlanta & CCRF.
Salary Job Grade R07
Salary range is dependent on candidate's experiences and skills that ranges from $69,941.00 - $118,200.00
Must a US citizen for this position
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
Georgia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetics (including testing and characteristics), or protected veteran status, uniformed service-member status, political affiliation or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its obligations under federal law, each company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans.
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