Cybersecurity Analyst

Women In Science; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to protect its information systems and data from cyber threats. You will monitor incidents, conduct risk assessments, and implement security measures to meet regulatory requirements and best practices.

The role involves developing security policies, providing training, and collaborating with IT teams to deploy security technologies such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. A Bachelor's degree and substantial experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.
• Six or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor information systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities; respond to mitigate threats.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits; identify weaknesses and remediation.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for faculty, staff, and students.
• Analyze security incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and update security measures accordingly.
• Prepare and present reports on cybersecurity status, incidents, and remediation progress.
• Collaborate with external agencies and IT teams on security initiatives and deployments.
• Collaborate with IT teams to deploy security technologies (firewalls, IDS, encryption).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Security policies

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection

Encryption

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA

Job posting number: #7373433

Posted: November 11, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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.

With almost 3,000 students, more than 100 professors, and 70 staff members we’re a big and diverse school, and that gives us the chance to do a lot of interesting things inside and outside of the classroom. Our students get their hands dirty from day one in labs and makerspaces, and quickly learn that the key to graduation is collaboration, whether that’s in our ME 2110 Creative Decisions and Design class or in informal study groups.

The depth and breadth of our mechanical engineering and nuclear and radiological engineering programs have led to national rankings that place us in elite company. Our mechanical engineering undergraduate program is second in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings while we rank fifth in graduate mechanical engineering programs and sixth in nuclear engineering. We award close to 900 degrees per year, with a third of those coming at the graduate level.

Job Summary

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting the institution's information systems and data from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves monitoring security incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security measures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the institution's information systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities, responding promptly to mitigate potential threats.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify weaknesses in the institution's cybersecurity posture and recommend remediation measures.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for faculty, staff, and students to promote a culture of security within the institution.
• Analyze security incidents and breaches to determine their root causes and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
• Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, continuously updating security measures to address new challenges.
• Prepare and present reports on the status of cybersecurity efforts, highlighting incidents, vulnerabilities, and progress on remediation activities.
• Serve as a liaison with external agencies and partners on cybersecurity initiatives, collaborating on strategies to enhance the institution's security capabilities.
• Collaborate with IT teams to deploy security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption tools, to safeguard institutional data.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.
• Required Experience: Six or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Regulation NIST 800 171
• Vulnerability patching.
• Experience with Linux Distributions is a Plus

Contact Information

Job posting number: #7373433 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Employer Location: Online Job Advertising

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