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Georgia Institute of Technology is hiring a Field Office Info Systems Security Manager to protect the information systems of a Georgia Tech Research Institute field office that handles classified government work. The manager builds and enforces security protocols, audits systems, and trains staff, while also serving as an assistant security officer under the field office FSO or CSSO. The position sits in the GTRI Research Security Department and is restricted to United States citizens.

Highlights

Develop and implement field office security protocols that safeguard sensitive information and meet government rules such as NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD 5205.07, and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
Run regular security audits and assessments to monitor information system performance and uncover potential weaknesses.
Investigate security incidents and breaches, propose corrective measures, and recommend additional field office security requirements.
Advise and train field office personnel on information systems security policies and best practices so every user understands their role in protecting systems.
Maintain documentation of security procedures and incidents, and deliver detailed security status reports to senior management.
Partner with IT departments to build security measures into new information systems and confirm existing systems meet requirements.
Serve as Assistant Facility Security Officer and/or Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer, and work with the FO Manager as liaison to government customers and sponsors on GTRI and field office policy.
Hold an associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent related experience, plus two or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred candidates hold a TS/SCI and have experience using RMF to achieve ATO and managing compliance for SIPRNet and JWICS.
The posted salary range is $112,410 to $164,062, and candidates must be U.S. citizens because of federal research contracts.

Field Office Info Systems Security Manager Full Description

Job ID:

304003

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

The Field Office Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) is responsible for developing and implementing security protocols to safeguard information systems. This position focuses on monitoring system performance, conducting security audits, and providing expert guidance on best practices to ensure the integrity of information systems.

In addition to the ISSM responsibilities, the FO ISSM is the Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) and/or Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO) and performs duties as directed by the Field Office FSO/CSSO to ensure compliance with security operations in accordance with applicable government regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement security protocols specific to the Field Office for information systems to safeguard sensitive information and ensure compliance with institutional standards and with applicable government rules and regulations (i.e, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 705, Department of Defense (DoD) 5205.07, Volumes 1-4, National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Policy Manual 3-16, and other regulations related to safeguarding and processing classified information.)
Monitor the performance of information systems by conducting regular security audits and assessments to identify potential weaknesses.
Provide expert guidance to Field Office personnel on best practices for information systems security, ensuring they understand their role in maintaining security protocols, while working closely with the FO Manager to be a liaison to government customers and sponsors on GTRI and FO policy implementation and process tailoring, recommending additional safeguards or security tools or process tailoring.
Analyze security incidents related to information systems by investigating breaches and proposing corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
Analyze current Field Office security requirements and recommend additions as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation of security procedures and incidents to ensure transparency and facilitate future audits and assessments.
Train Field Office personnel on information systems security policies and procedures, fostering a culture of security awareness among all users.
Stay current on developments in information systems security by participating in professional development activities and reviewing relevant literature.
Provide detailed reports on information systems security status and incidents to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement and compliance.
Collaborate with Information Technology departments to integrate security measures into new information systems and ensure that existing systems meet security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
2+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a TS/SCI.
Experience with RMF to achieve ATO.
Experience managing compliance for SIPRNet, JWICS.
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

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 not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
This position is located in San Diego, CA.
Salary Job Grade T07.
Salary range is dependent on candidate's experiences and skills that ranges from $112,410.00 - $164,062.00.
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the non-profit, applied research arm of Georgia Tech. This position is in the Research Security Department of GTRI.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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