Physical Security Student Assistant - Summer 2026 - RS

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: 

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.

Job Description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) Research Security (RS) department provides operational support for GT/GTRI in the protection of government classified and sensitive information and the physical areas in which this material resides. This protection of classified and sensitive information is accomplished through the following security disciplines; Physical Security, Information Security, Personnel Security clearances, Classified Material Services (document control), Communication Security, Operations Security, Counterintelligence, Visitor Control, and Security Awareness and Training. The RS department seeks a Student Assistant to provide operational support starting Summer 2026 in the Smyrna, GA facility.  

The job duties will include the following:

• Assist all departments with day-to-day operational duties
• Assist with visit control outgoing and incoming visitors' request
• Assist with Personnel Security reports and Collateral Contract closeout reports
• Maintain electronic and physical files for Personnel Security, Collateral Contracts Administration, and the 3 Corporations (GIT/GTRC/GTARC)
• Input and update date Security Information Management Systems (SIMS)
• Courier classified documents to and from main campus facilities, Cobb County Research Facilities, and local post office
• Assist with DCSA Annual Self Inspection Program
• Maintain office supplies and the upkeep of the supply room
• Escort Shred-It contractor to empty bins in all facility locations
• Assist with Buzz Center Operations
• Assist with Lenel S2 Unclassified Server
• Answer phone, receive voicemails, and ensure they are forwarded to the appropriate department/person(s)
• Assist with tasks and projects involving Convergint, JCI and other vendors
• Assist with monitoring classified meetings, conferences, and courses
• Other duties assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications

Student Assistant/Research Assistant

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree 
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university 
• 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must have a driver’s license
• Will be required to take and maintain specific training pertinent to the job (Export Control, Initial/Refresher Security Brief/Training, and Defensive Driving Course)
• Must have written and oral communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

Hours per Week

10-20 hours per week

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Housing and Relocation

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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