Communication Security Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking a Communication Security Manager to protect sensitive communications. This role involves developing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and an Associate's Degree, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred for additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security protocols for communications.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Provide technical support on secure communication practices.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Security Protocol Development

Technical Support

Compliance Monitoring

Incident Analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in related discipline

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

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About Us

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.

Overview

About Us

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:

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• 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 Communication Security Manager is an individual contributor responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols to protect sensitive and classified communications. This role involves conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with security policies, and providing technical support to safeguard research and organizational communications.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Assist in the development and implementation of security protocols to safeguard sensitive communications.

Job Duty 2 -

Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in communication systems and recommend appropriate security enhancements.

Job Duty 3 -

Monitor compliance with institutional security policies and federal regulations by performing audits and assessments of communication practices.

Job Duty 4 -

Provide technical support and expertise to faculty and staff on secure communication practices, emphasizing the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Job Duty 5 -

Analyze incidents of security breaches or vulnerabilities in communication channels and develop corrective action plans to mitigate future risks.

Job Duty 6 -

Prepare detailed reports on communication security status, including analysis of compliance, risks, and recommendations for improvements, for review by senior management.

Job Duty 7 -

Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in communication security by participating in professional development opportunities and engaging with industry literature.

Job Duty 8 -

Design and conduct training sessions on effective communication security practices, highlighting the importance of protecting sensitive information.

Job Duty 9 -

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to incorporate communication security measures throughout all phases of project planning and execution.

Job Duty 10 -

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

Two or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 University 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 University 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.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. 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.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not 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 does not require security clearance.

Grade R06

Anticipated annual salary $60,818.00 to $102,783.00

Background Check

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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