Security and Data Protection Lead in United States at Jobgether
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Security and Data Protection Lead
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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Security and Data Protection Lead in United States.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional to help strengthen and protect the digital infrastructure of a mission-driven organization focused on expanding STEM education access. In this high-impact leadership role, you will shape security and data protection practices across a fully remote environment while balancing strategic oversight with hands-on implementation. You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to establish scalable security frameworks, improve operational resilience, and foster a culture of security awareness. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building practical, right-sized solutions in agile environments and wants to contribute meaningful expertise to a socially impactful initiative. With flexible weekly commitment expectations and broad ownership over security operations, this position offers both autonomy and purpose-driven collaboration.
- Lead the development and implementation of security and data protection frameworks to safeguard organizational systems, platforms, and sensitive information.
- Manage identity and access controls, ensuring secure authentication services and appropriate permissions across internal systems and collaboration tools.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify technical risks, and oversee remediation initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity posture.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents, maintaining and improving incident response plans and mitigation procedures.
- Oversee cloud security configurations and system hardening efforts for platforms such as Google Workspace and other operational tools.
- Develop, document, and maintain practical security policies, governance standards, and procedures tailored to a nonprofit and volunteer-driven environment.
- Promote security awareness initiatives and training programs to encourage a strong “Security First” culture across the organization.
- Establish monitoring and auditing processes to reduce insider threats, unauthorized access, and data leakage risks.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to integrate security best practices into workflows, tools, and operational processes.
- Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity risks, including AI-related threats, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, data privacy, or related technical security roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise with identity and access management (IAM), encryption, cloud security, network security, and cybersecurity governance frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, or ISO 27001.
- Proven ability to independently lead projects from concept through execution in fast-paced or resource-constrained environments.
- Experience drafting and implementing security policies, standards, and operational procedures for diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical guidance for non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable working remotely in a distributed, volunteer-based organization with strong self-management and accountability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
- Familiarity with AI/ML security considerations is considered a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCSP, or GIAC are beneficial but not required.
- Ability to commit approximately 6–8 flexible hours per week for a minimum six-month engagement.
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on advancing STEM education access and gender equity.
- Flexible remote work environment with adaptable scheduling.
- High-impact leadership role with broad ownership over cybersecurity and data protection initiatives.
- Collaborative and purpose-driven professional network environment.
- Exposure to strategic security governance, cloud security, and nonprofit operational frameworks.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across technical and non-technical disciplines.
- Professional development through hands-on leadership, policy development, and security transformation initiatives.
- Refundable $100 membership deposit returned after six months of active participation (deposit exemptions available for educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students).
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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