Research Security & Compliance Specialist

Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia; On-site; USD 72,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Smyrna, GA seeks a Research Security Specialist to implement and maintain security protocols protecting research assets and data.

You will conduct security assessments, monitor incidents, and collaborate with security, IT, and research teams to strengthen the security posture across research environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and six+ years of relevant experience; ASIS CPP/NCMS preferred; U.S. citizenship may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent
• Six or more years of relevant experience
• ASIS CPP, NCMS preferred
• Experience with DoD 5205.07 and JSIG standards helpful

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and protocols.
• Maintain security documentation and incident logs.
• Stay updated on security trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with security, IT, and research teams.
• Perform other related duties.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses.
• Monitor access controls and surveillance.
• Provide security training and guidance.
• Assist in compliance checks and audits.
• Participate in incident response and remediation.

Skills

Security policies

Security incident response

Security training

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIMS

DISS

JADE

Scattered Castles

SAP/SCI knowledge

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology in Smyrna, GA seeks a Research Security Specialist to implement and maintain security protocols protecting research assets and data.

You will conduct security assessments, monitor incidents, and collaborate with security, IT, and research teams to strengthen the security posture across research environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and six+ years of relevant experience; ASIS CPP/NCMS preferred; U.S. citizenship may be required.