Information Systems Security Officer - Atlanta, GA, United States - The Georgia Tech Research Institute

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The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.

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Project/Unit Description Cyber Security (CS) is responsible for maintaining the overall security posture of classified systems at GTRI
CS partners with government agencies to provide support for system accreditation and authorization to process classified information in both Collateral and Special (Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI)) programs
In addition, CS handles Communication Security (COMSEC) to ensure information is transmitted in a secure manner and in compliance with government regulations
Job Purpose ISSO is a contractually recognized role described in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
Advise researchers and Information Technology (IT) staff on Accredited Information System (AIS) to support Government contractual research and delivery
Responsible for maintaining operational security posture for systems by enforcing established security policies, procedures, and standards
Verify the implementation of delegated aspects of the GTRI Information Security Program from the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and security measures, in accordance with Cognizant Security Agencies (CSA) and GTRI procedures
Conduct self-inspections and provide corrective actions to the ISSM
Perform continuous monitoring activities including system security audits and vulnerability scanning and remediation
Develop and maintain documentations supporting AIS and periodically conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed
Conduct research on system vulnerabilities and information security practices to protect AIS as well as research government rules and regulations to ensure compliance for GTRI systems supporting Government contracts
Key Responsibilities

• Manage system security requirements for assigned GTRI's accredited information systems and assure continuous system compliance.
• Manage the day-to-day security operations of systems, associated media, and networks.
• Responsible maintaining operational security posture for systems by enforcing established security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Develop and maintain documentations including, but not limited to: Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M), and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or Xacta artifacts
• Work with Government security cognizant agencies to identify and manage security findings, risks and mitigations in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Educate end-users by providing formal training and support day-to-day operations as the cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Perform continuous monitoring activities including system security audits and vulnerability scanning and remediation

Periodically conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

• Ensure Configuration Management (CM) of all associated software, hardware, and security relevant functions
• Research system vulnerabilities and threats to stay on top of the continuous threat against accredited systems
• Prepare for and participate in self-inspection and Government security vulnerability assessments.
• Other related duties, as assigned Required Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, Cyber Security or related fields.
• Must possess or be able to obtain CISSP, Security+ and/or other applicable certifications within six months of hire in compliance with

DoD Directive 8140/8570, IAM Level II/III baseline certification requirements.

• Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.
• Have experience or knowledge of RMF, NIST 800, NISPOM, DAAPM or JSIG
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• IAM Level III compliance with CISSP
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills at all levels of the organization
• Experience in an environment and culture steeped in teamwork and collaboration working on challenging technical project
• Experience working with Service Now (SNOW)/eMASS Travel Requirements Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement

The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.

1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, Cyber Security or related fields U.S

Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S
federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S
Citizens
Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance
Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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Posted: 04/04/2024 Closes: 05/03/2024 Back