Manager-Information Systems Security (2 vacancies, Hybrid)

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.

The Information Systems Security Manager in a people leader role is responsible for leading a team of information security specialists, driving the strategic direction of information systems security initiatives. This position emphasizes management and oversight by coordinating team efforts, promoting professional development, and ensuring compliance with both institutional and regulatory security standards.

Job Duty 1 -
Lead and manage a team of information systems security professionals by establishing strategic objectives, providing mentorship, and conducting performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.

Job Duty 2 -
Develop and implement comprehensive information systems security policies and strategies that align with institutional goals and promote overall security culture.

Job Duty 3 -
Oversee the execution of security audits and assessments by coordinating team efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of information systems security measures and identify areas for improvement.

Job Duty 4 -
Foster collaboration between departments to address information systems security issues and ensure alignment with overall objectives and institutional policies.

Job Duty 5 -
Monitor and analyze information systems security metrics and incidents to inform strategic decision-making and enhance the institution's security posture.

Job Duty 6 -
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on the status of information systems security initiatives, including compliance metrics, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

Job Duty 7 -
Mentor and develop team members by providing training opportunities and resources that enhance their skills in information systems security practices and technologies.

Job Duty 8 -
Serve as the primary liaison with external regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure compliance with information systems security regulations and standards.

Job Duty 9 -
Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in information systems security by participating in professional organizations and attending relevant conferences to enhance the institution's capabilities.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree in a related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Required Experience
Six or more years of relevant experience - including three or more years of supervisory experience.

Educational Requirements

Masters degree in related discipline or equivalent related experience.

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.

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).

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may require travel up to 10%
This position does require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Successful candidate must be a US Citizen

Anticipated annual salary $140,580-170,000

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