Assc Dir-Research Security (Deputy Director Senior SAP Security Manager)

Overview
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. We celebrate collaboration.
5. 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.

The Associate Director of Research Security is responsible for developing and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive research data and intellectual property. This position also involves conducting risk assessments, training staff on security practices, and ensuring compliance with federal and institutional security regulations. Sets performance goals, contributes to evaluations, provides feedback, and supports compensation decisions.

Job Duty 1 -
Develop and implement security protocols to protect sensitive research data

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with external security agencies to enhance research security measures

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Duty 2 -
Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in research operations

Job Duty 3 -
Train staff on best practices for safeguarding research information

Job Duty 4 -
Coordinate with IT departments to ensure secure data storage and access

Job Duty 5 -
Monitor compliance with federal and institutional security regulations

Job Duty 6 -
Investigate security breaches and recommend corrective actions

Job Duty 7 -
Create awareness programs to promote a culture of security within the research community

Job Duty 8 -
Review and update security policies to address emerging threats

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Other Required Qualifications
Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and (due to client shift schedules, project requirements).

Required Experience
6+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory knowledge

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Industrial Security Professional (ISP) through the National Classification Management Society (NCMS) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) International Microsoft (MS) operating systems, MS office suites, Security Information Management System (SIMS), Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Industrial Security Facility Database (ISFD), Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) and Electronic Facility Clearance (eFCL) database

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

• Strong operational background in managing SAP/SCI requirements under Title 10 and Title 50 authorities.
• Demonstrated experience supervising 10+ personnel, directly or indirectly, with a hands-on management style.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant systems, including SIMS, DISS, JADE, and Scattered Castles.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and JSIG guidelines for cybersecurity.
• Exceptional program and team management skills
• The ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective and secure delivery of national security programs.
• Experience maintaining compliance with relevant regulations such as DoD 5205.07, ICD 704/705, SEADs, JSIG, and the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
• Experience in preparing for government inspections and audits, and enforcing classification controls, risk management and access protocols
• Experience acting as a liaison between internal teams, government agencies, and contractors to ensure alignment

SKILLS
This job requires advanced knowledge of industrial security management principles and practices including in depth familiarity with Department of Defense and other government agency issued rules and regulations applicable to area of responsibility. Skills in personnel organization and management, communications and customer service are required as is use of office and specialized security computer applications and databases.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

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.

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.

The Deputy Director, SAP/SCI Division Security, is responsible for supporting the Senior Director in managing and executing daily operations across all Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining secure environments, fostering collaboration, and implementing security initiatives. The Deputy Director will act as a bridge between the Senior Director and operational teams, making critical recommendations while executing organizational priorities.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.