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Georgia Institute of Technology is hiring a Field Office Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). The role develops and enforces security protocols that protect the field office’s information systems, including systems that handle classified information under federal government regulations, and monitors them through regular audits and assessments. The manager also acts as assistant facility security officer and/or assistant contractor special security officer, supporting compliance with government security regulations, and serves as a liaison to government customers and sponsors.

Highlights

Develop and implement security protocols for the field office’s information systems that meet institutional standards and government regulations for safeguarding and processing classified information, including NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD 5205.07, and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
Monitor information system performance through regular security audits and assessments to identify potential weaknesses.
Investigate security incidents and breaches, propose corrective measures to prevent recurrences, and recommend additions to the field office’s security requirements.
Advise field office personnel on information systems security best practices, and work with the field office manager as liaison to government customers and sponsors on policy implementation, recommending additional safeguards or security tools.
Train field office personnel on information systems security policies and procedures to build security awareness among all users.
Maintain documentation of security procedures and incidents, and report on security status and incidents to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement and compliance.
Collaborate with Information Technology departments to build security measures into new information systems and confirm that existing systems meet security requirements.
Associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent related experience; no prior relevant work experience is required.
Preferred qualifications include a TS/SCI clearance, experience using the Risk Management Framework to achieve an Authority to Operate, and experience managing compliance for SIPRNet and JWICS.
Pay range of $93,708 to $136,768 depending on experience; the position requires a security clearance and U.S. citizenship because of federal research contracts.

Field Office Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Full Description

Job ID: 305548

Location: San Diego, California

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

Job Duty 1 - 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.)

Job Duty 2 - Monitor the performance of information systems by conducting regular security audits and assessments to identify potential weaknesses

Job Duty 3 - 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.

Job Duty 4 - 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.

Job Duty 5 - Maintain accurate documentation of security procedures and incidents to ensure transparency and facilitate future audits and assessments

Job Duty 6 - Train Field Office personnel on information systems security policies and procedures, fostering a culture of security awareness among all users

Job Duty 7 - Stay current on developments in information systems security by participating in professional development activities and reviewing relevant literature

Job Duty 8 - Provide detailed reports on information systems security status and incidents to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement and compliance

Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with Information Technology departments to integrate security measures into new information systems and ensure that existing systems meet security requirements

Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Associate degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience: No prior relevant work experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a TS/SCI
Experience with RMF to achieve ATO
Experience managing compliance for SIPRNet, JWICS

Preferred Educational Qualifications: 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 considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will travel
This position requires security clearance.
This position is located in San Diego, CA

Salary Job Grade: T06

Recruiting Range: $93,708.00 - $136,768.00 (Depending on Experience)

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

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. The Institute 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 Institute 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.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. 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.

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