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 The Manager of Research Security is tasked with developing and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive research data and facilities from potential threats. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of security measures and compliance standards to ensure the safety of personnel and the integrity of research activities. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Responsibilities Job Duty 1

• Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures to protect sensitive research data and facilities from unauthorized access and threats. Job Duty 2
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to research security to ensure compliance and best practices. Job Duty 3
• Collaborate with Information Technology and research teams to integrate security protocols into research processes and technologies. Job Duty 4
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Job Duty 5
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures and identify areas for improvement. Job Duty 6
• Monitor security incidents and breaches, conduct thorough investigations and coordinating response efforts to mitigate risks. Job Duty 7
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees on security best practices and the importance of safeguarding research information. Job Duty 8
• Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement and security agencies to enhance the organization's security posture and response capabilities. Job Duty 9
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents, risks, and compliance to senior management and relevant stakeholders. Job Duty 10
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to improve the organization's overall security infrastructure.

Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience Five or more years of relevant experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Prior proven experience with: Special Access Programs Management Joint Access Database Environment Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree in related discipline or equivalent Preferred Qualifications The SAP/SCI Manager is responsible for supporting the SAP/SCI programs within Research Security 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. Preferred Qualifications Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access. 4-6 years in demonstrated security management experience in SAP and SCI programs. Experience overseeing both Physical and Personnel Security programs for classified environments, ensuring compliance with the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 Vol 1-4, ICDs 704/705, and related governance. DoD

• approved certifications, including Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Special Program Security Certification (SPSC), CISSP, or equivalent.

Compliance and Inspection experience, including leading annual security audits for SAPF's and SCIF's. Prior leadership in large-scale multi-program environments requiring complex oversight and direct government interaction. University experience preferred. 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, 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. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does have financial responsibilities. This position will have some driving. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will have some travel. This position does require you to attain and maintain security clearance. This position is located in Atlanta/Smyrna, GA Salary Job Grade R10 Salary range is dependent on candidates experiences and skills that ranges from $109,562

• $185,160.

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. 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 position will reside in either the Smyrna, GA or Atlanta, GA office location. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

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