Research Security Specialist

  • Georgia
  • Georgia Tech
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Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time

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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. 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.

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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.

Job Summary

Manage databases and related

information systems dedicated to establishing and

maintaining security of classified communications and materials. Responsible for proper issuance of classified materials and educating users on employing required safeguards of such materials. This position will interact on a consistent basis with:

unit management and users of classified materials. This position typically will advise and counsel:

unit management and users of classified materials.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - Perform initialization of encryption devices and other communications security equipment.

Job Duty 2 - Perform custodial duties and educate users regarding security relative to classified communications.

Job Duty 3 - Advise management regarding proper use and operation of equipment associated with security maintenance.

Job Duty 4 - Ensure that classified material is handled and safeguarded in accordance with applicable regulations.

Job Duty 5 - Develop and maintain classified communications procedures.

Job Duty 6 - Perform periodic physical checks of security containers in assigned areas.

Job Duty 7 - Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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

Required Experience Four years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications Security Information Management System (SIMS)/32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM)/NISP experience/Physical Security experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Experience Six years of job related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS Application of computer skills including processes involved in installation, configuration and removal of server and client software especially as it relates to COMSEC (security of classified materials and communications)custodial duties; troubleshooting, identification and corrections of computer related problems; industrial security processes and practices; records management; application of government security requirements and policies.

USG Core Values

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our Universitys work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu). https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714

Other Information

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 considered a position of trust. This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will have some travel This position does require or able to obtain security clearance. Must be US Citizen

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit

http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

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