Research Security Manager

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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.

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 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:

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
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• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• 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 Manager of Research Security is tasked with developing and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive research data and facilities from potential threats. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of security measures and compliance standards to ensure the safety of personnel and the integrity of research activities. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.

• Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures to protect sensitive research data and facilities from unauthorized access and threats.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to research security to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with Information Technology and research teams to integrate security protocols into research processes and technologies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor security incidents and breaches, conduct thorough investigations and coordinating response efforts to mitigate risks.
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees on security best practices and the importance of safeguarding research information.
• Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement and security agencies to enhance the organization's security posture and response capabilities.
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents, risks, and compliance to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to improve the organization's overall security infrastructure.

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

Three or more years of relevant experience, including one or more years of supervisory experience.

management skills in addition to technical…