Senior Manager, IT Security Operations

National Audubon Society, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Senior Manager, IT Security Operations to lead and advance our security program across systems and networks. This role focuses on safeguarding sensitive data, enhancing incident response, and implementing secure operations with a team of security professionals.

This hybrid position supports offices nationwide with a preference for in-office Mondays and Tuesdays, and allows remote work within the United States per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with IT operations with progressive cybersecurity responsibilities in corporate or nonprofit environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in administering security tools and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Identity preferred.
• Experience with Okta preferred.
• Experience with SonicWall hardware preferred.
• Experience with distributed network environments preferred.
• AWS/Azure/Public cloud expertise preferred.
• Experience with SecDevOps best practices preferred.
• Commitment to Audubon’s values and inclusive work environments.

Responsibilities

• Security Incident Response: detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Security Tool and Services Management: operate and optimize security tooling.
• Security Policy and Compliance: enforce security policies and governance.
• Access Control and Authentication: manage access controls across systems.
• Vulnerability Management: identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Security Awareness and Training: promote security best practices.
• Security Documentation: maintain clear security runbooks and docs.
• Collaboration and Communication: work with IT and business teams.
• Server and Network Configuration: support secure configurations.
• Maintain and foster culture of safety.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Security tools administration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Okta

SonicWall

AWS

Azure

SecDevOps

Job description

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager, IT Security Operations to join our team. As the Senior Manager, IT Security Operations, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization’s assets, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information, and maintaining the overall security posture of our systems and networks.

This position is classified as hybrid preferred. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Remote work within the United States may be considered only for candidates not within commuting distance of an Audubon office, in accordance with Audubon’s Where We Work Policy. Audubon offices include locations in:

Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Palm Desert, CA; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL; and Washington, DC.

Compensation:

Salary range based on geo-differentials:

• $109,372 - $123,044 / year=Albuquerque, NM; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL

• $123,041 - $138,421 / year=Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL;Palm Desert, CA;Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA;Washington, DC

• $136,718 - $155,808 / year=New York, NY; Oakland, CA

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Security Incident Response:

• Security Tool and Services Management:

• Security Policy and Compliance:

• Access Control and Authentication:

• Vulnerability Management:

• Security Awareness and Training:

• Security Documentation:

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Server and Network Configuration:

• Maintain and foster culture of safety.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience with IT operations with progressive experience in cybersecurity in a corporate or non-profit environment. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices.

• Proficiency in administering security tools and systems.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience with Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity preferred.

• Experience with Okta preferred.

• Experience with Sonicwall FW hardware preferred.

• Experience with distributed network environments preferred.

• AWS / Azure / Public cloud expertise preferred.

• Experience with SecDevOps best practices preferred.

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

National Audubon Society Competencies

This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships

Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Analytical Thinking

Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving.

Creativity and Innovation

Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.

Facilitating Change

Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

Team Leadership

Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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