Research Security Specialist - Senior Professional

Research Security Specialist - Senior Professional

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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.

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.

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

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

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• 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

The role requires strong knowledge of security protocols, risk analysis, incident response, and compliance frameworks.

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