Insider Threat Student Assistant-Research Security

Overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

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Georgia Tech Research Institute's (GTRI) Research Security is seeking an Insider Threat Student Assistant starting Spring 2026. The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) and assigned Insider Threat Program (ITP) Analysts in operations to protect against unauthorized activities.
• Assist ITP Analyst in monitoring systems, networks, and logs for suspicious behavior or indicators of potential or actual insider threats.
• Support ITP Analysts with investigative techniques such as organizing case files and maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist in the development of ITP awareness materials, presentation, and workshops for employees.
• Organize and update insider threat policies, procedures, training guides, and operational documentation.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential vulnerabilities within the institute through observation and insights from behavioral analytic tools and identify proactive measures to minimize risk.
• Assist in identifying emerging insider threat tools, detection techniques, and incidents in the field.
• Other duties assigned.

Student Assistant/Research Assistant

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related Major
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

• Knowledge or experience with insider threat risk indicators.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Understanding of Privacy, Ethics, and Compliance Frameworks
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas

10-20 hours per week

Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

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