Job Description
About Us
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.
Job Summary
This role assists the Chief, Security Officer, Special Security & Counter-Intelligence Oversight in managing an effective Special Security program for all GT. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Interact with both internal and external customers who are, but not limited to; engineers, scientists, administrative support, laboratory management, senior GT and Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) management, government security managers, government program managers and vendors. Provides advice, counsels, and/or instructs pertinent GT/GTRI personnel on security and administrative regulations, policies, and concerns. Consults with supervisors and training specialists from other DOD and federal agencies on the training needs of an individual working with SCI/SAP information and makes necessary provisions for such development and training. Coordinates with support entities and laboratories to collaborate on work-related changes that may affect their support or operations. Assists the Chief Security Officer, Special Security & Counter-Intelligence Oversight in order to provide senior GT/GTRI management the best possible advice on how to manage/support an effective Special Security program.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Establish and maintain SCI/SAP Personnel Security, Physical Security, Operations Security, Communications Security, Industrial Security programs and assists in Computer Security.
Job Duty * -
Maintain accurate and current documentation of approved standard operating procedures.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Duty 2 -
Coordinate and communicate with lab management and support functions; foster trust, mutual respect, and collegiality within the laboratory.
Job Duty 3 -
Perform strategic and daily management/administration of laboratory security program.
Job Duty 4 -
Establish an effective security education program consistent across all laboratories.
Job Duty 5 -
Provide internal security professionals training to perform their respective duties and responsibilities.
Job Duty 6 -
Ensure lab conducts self-inspections consistent with government requirements.
Job Duty 7 -
Maintain an effective visitor control program.
Job Duty 8 -
Develop and maintain Special Security budget for Laboratory.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Social Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Experience with either a government agency or contractor organization
Required Experience
Ten to twelve years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Some experience in a university environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum 10-15 years demonstrated security management experience, with at least 8+ years in SAP and SCI programs.
• Previous hands-on experience with SAPF and SCIF accreditation processes.
• Expertise in NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 Vol 1-4, ICD 704/705, and other relevant policy directives.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (with willingness to submit to and maintain a polygraph and SAP eligibility).
• Proficiency with security databases and software systems (SIMS, DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, Microsoft Office).
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
Must be familiar with the following computer/database products; Security Information Management System (SIMS), Air Force Access Database System (AFADS) and its variants, Army Contractor Access Verification System (ACAVS), Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Microsoft (MS) operating systems, MS office suites, Linux and Solaris operating systems.
USG Core Values
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.
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, *** (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.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will 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 requires a security clearance.
This position is located in Atlanta, GA
Salary Job Grade A10
Recruiting Range: $74,966-$101,955 based on experience
Other Information
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.
This is a highly skilled senior manager serving as the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) within Research Security. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security across GTRI. The Senior Manager will develop, execute, and audit risk-based, cost-effective security solutions, ensuring alignment with rigorous government requirements, institutional priorities, and national security standards.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
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.
Job Summary
This role assists the Chief, Security Officer, Special Security & Counter-Intelligence Oversight in managing an effective Special Security program for all GT. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Interact with both internal and external customers who are, but not limited to; engineers, scientists, administrative support, laboratory management, senior GT and Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) management, government security managers, government program managers and vendors. Provides advice, counsels, and/or instructs pertinent GT/GTRI personnel on security and administrative regulations, policies, and concerns. Consults with supervisors and training specialists from other DOD and federal agencies on the training needs of an individual working with SCI/SAP information and makes necessary provisions for such development and training. Coordinates with support entities and laboratories to collaborate on work-related changes that may affect their support or operations. Assists the Chief Security Officer, Special Security & Counter-Intelligence Oversight in order to provide senior GT/GTRI management the best possible advice on how to manage/support an effective Special Security program.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Establish and maintain SCI/SAP Personnel Security, Physical Security, Operations Security, Communications Security, Industrial Security programs and assists in Computer Security.
Job Duty * -
Maintain accurate and current documentation of approved standard operating procedures.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Duty 2 -
Coordinate and communicate with lab management and support functions; foster trust, mutual respect, and collegiality within the laboratory.
Job Duty 3 -
Perform strategic and daily management/administration of laboratory security program.
Job Duty 4 -
Establish an effective security education program consistent across all laboratories.
Job Duty 5 -
Provide internal security professionals training to perform their respective duties and responsibilities.
Job Duty 6 -
Ensure lab conducts self-inspections consistent with government requirements.
Job Duty 7 -
Maintain an effective visitor control program.
Job Duty 8 -
Develop and maintain Special Security budget for Laboratory.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Social Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Experience with either a government agency or contractor organization
Required Experience
Ten to twelve years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Some experience in a university environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum 10-15 years demonstrated security management experience, with at least 8+ years in SAP and SCI programs.
• Previous hands-on experience with SAPF and SCIF accreditation processes.
• Expertise in NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 Vol 1-4, ICD 704/705, and other relevant policy directives.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (with willingness to submit to and maintain a polygraph and SAP eligibility).
• Proficiency with security databases and software systems (SIMS, DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles, Microsoft Office).
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
Must be familiar with the following computer/database products; Security Information Management System (SIMS), Air Force Access Database System (AFADS) and its variants, Army Contractor Access Verification System (ACAVS), Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Microsoft (MS) operating systems, MS office suites, Linux and Solaris operating systems.
USG Core Values
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.
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, *** (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.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will 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 requires a security clearance.
This position is located in Atlanta, GA
Salary Job Grade A10
Recruiting Range: $74,966-$101,955 based on experience
Other Information
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.
This is a highly skilled senior manager serving as the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) within Research Security. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security across GTRI. The Senior Manager will develop, execute, and audit risk-based, cost-effective security solutions, ensuring alignment with rigorous government requirements, institutional priorities, and national security standards.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
💡 Quick Summary
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