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Ability to learn and manage security tools such as McAfee ePO, McAfee ENS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and other related products. Ability to interpret ACAS/Nessus scan results to remediate vulnerabilities. Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.. 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.. 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.

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Overview: The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. 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:<br/><br/><ul><li>Students are our top priority.</li><li>We strive for excellence.</li><li>We thrive on diversity.</li><li>We celebrate collaboration.</li><li>We champion innovation.</li><li>We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.</li><li>We nurture the wellbeing of our community.</li><li>We act ethically.</li><li>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. Location Huntsville, AL Project/Unit Description The Secure Computing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing collateral classified systems and IT projects in the Huntsville, Alabama field office. This includes enterprise level IT and cyber solutions; Conducting IT risk analysis and assessments; Interpreting cybersecurity standards and ensuring they are established and maintained for classified IT systems and operations; Ensuring cybersecurity requirements are defined, systems are hardened, systems are analyzed, and test and evaluation of changes are conducted to ensure changes do not impact risk level. Job Purpose The purpose of this job is to architect, design, implement, and maintain classified computer systems/networks and cyber security solutions for classified networks including government enclaves. This includes identifying and defining new cybersecurity objectives and controls as well as developing and maintaining automated security validation toolsets. Conducts system, network or software risk assessments. Performs vulnerability analysis of open source software. Integrates new architectural features into existing infrastructures, create cybersecurity architectural artifacts, provides architectural analysis of cybersecurity features and relates existing system to future needs and trends, leverages advanced forensic tools and techniques for Incident response, provides engineering recommendations, and resolves integration and testing issues. Serve in consultative role, on GTRI systems and projects. Defining cybersecurity controls for different systems and networks. Uses defined threats of what the controls are trying to mitigate or that an analyst in a SOC would monitor for, responding to alerts with the system or networks. Interact, advise, and counsel on a regular basis with internal staff as well as project directors and other internal/external stakeholders. Ensures cybersecurity needs established and maintained for operations, security requirements definition, security risk assessment, information systems analysis, information systems design, certification and accreditation, information systems hardening, configuration and maintenance of other security boundary devices (IDS/IPS, Firewalls, perimeter routing) and vulnerability scanning, incident response, disaster recovery, and operations continuity planning and provides analytical support for security policy development and analysis. Engineers, implements, and maintains Information Technology Infrastructure and associated cybersecurity controls. Including but not limited to supporting and maintaining virtual infrastructure, servers, workstations, storage fabrics, heterogeneous operating systems, and networking infrastructure. Maintaining backups and managing disaster recovery and business continuity plans is a core function of this role as well, along with performing routine maintenance, upgrades, and deploying new classified information systems to enhance the capabilities of GTRI. Key Responsibilities</li><li>System Architecture design (compute, hardware/virtual, OS, storage, networking, security)</li><li>Translate researcher IT needs into robust and scalable IT Solutions/Infrastructure</li><li>Contributor to the development of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) processes using DevOps and DevSecOps principles</li><li>Cross Domain Data Exchange and Systems Integration Implementer of Infrastructure as Code</li><li>Virtual machine management</li><li>Deploy security control configuration to systems using configuration management tools Required Minimum Qualifications</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Windows operating systems and infrastructure technologies including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Hyper-V, WDS, and WSUS</li><li>Account Management and working knowledge of LAN and WAN network environments</li><li>Maintain and utilize SCD Hyper-V Test Environment to include patching, configuration management, and software evaluation</li><li>Ability to secure operating systems and applications in a STIG environment</li><li>Ability to work in a mixed-OS environment; working knowledge of Networking and Linux</li><li>Ability to work in within an accredited DoD closed area</li><li>Ability to learn and manage security tools such as McAfee ePO, McAfee ENS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and other related products</li><li>Ability to interpret ACAS/Nessus scan results to remediate vulnerabilities</li><li>Ability to configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure OS, applications, and devices</li><li>Ability to obtain DoD required certification(s)</li><li>Willing to pursue professional learning and/or Master's degree</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications</li><li>Active participation in professional organizations and development</li><li>PowerShell scripting</li><li>Securing Red Hat systems</li><li>DoD encryption</li><li>Familiarity with Cisco equipment</li><li>Active Secret Clearance Travel Requirements Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook</li><li>2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field</li><li>0 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field- U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://hr.gatech.edu/benefits 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. All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Posted: 10/31/2023 Closes: 04/29/2024 Back</li></ul>

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