Overview:
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. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
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Project/Unit Description
Cyber Security Division (CSD) is responsible for maintaining the overall security posture of classified systems at GTRI. CSD partners with government agencies to provide support for system accreditation and authorization to process classified information including Collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, CSD 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
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Manage system security requirements for assigned GTRI’s accredited information systems and assure continuous system compliance.
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Manage the day-to-day security operations of systems, associated media, and networks.
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Responsible maintaining operational security posture for systems by enforcing established security policies, procedures, and standards.
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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
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Work with Government security cognizant agencies to identify and manage security findings, risks and mitigations in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
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Educate end-users by providing formal training and support day-to-day operations as the cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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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.
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Ensure Configuration Management (CM) of all associated software, hardware, and security relevant functions
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Research system vulnerabilities and threats to stay on top of the continuous threat against accredited systems
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Prepare for and participate in self-inspection and Government security vulnerability assessments.
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Other related duties, as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain or have a current Secret security clearance
- 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.
- Have experience with RMF, NIST 800, NISPOM and DAAPM
- Experience with information systems Incident Response Team
- Experience identifying system vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies
- Experience working with accredited U.S. government networks such as NIPRNET or SIPRNet
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- IAM Level III compliance with CISSP
- Experience in an environment and culture steeped in teamwork and collaboration working on challenging technical projects
- Experience working with eMASS
- Experience with NIPRNet/SIPRNet accreditation process
Travel Requirements
<10% travel
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, Cybersecurity 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: https://hr.gatech.edu/benefits
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