Information Security Officer, Affiliate Technology Services
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position ofInformation Security Officer AffiliateTechnologyServices in theInformation Security team of the ACLUs National office in New York NY or Washington D.C.This is ahybrid rolethat has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight(8) days per month.
This role will lead security posture management across the ACLUstechnologyconsolidated affiliates while providing advisory security support to non-consolidated affiliates operating independently.
This position sits at the intersection of security governance affiliate technology services and operational risk. You will partner closely with the IT PMO for Affiliate Technology Services to embed security into affiliate-facing programs and will independently own and manage the Affiliate Security Champion Program to scale security awareness baseline controls and engagement across the affiliate network.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOULL DO
The Information Security Officer will serve as a trusted security advisor to the affiliate technology leaders executives and nationalstakeholdershelping balance enterprise security expectations with the operational realities of a federated organization.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Own and advance the security posture of ACLU consolidated affiliates including baseline controls risk visibility and remediation coordination.
- Provide structured security advisory services to non-consolidated affiliates tailored to varying maturity levels and resource constraints.
- Partner with the IT PMO for Affiliate Technology Services to ensure security requirements are embedded into affiliate technology planning delivery and sustainment.
- Lead and manage the Affiliate Security Champion Program including recruitment training engagement and ongoing coordination.
- Conduct affiliate security assessments and risk reviews translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Serve as the primary security point of contact for affiliate-facing initiatives incidents and escalations.
- Support affiliate incident preparedness response coordination and post-incident improvement efforts.
- Develop guidance standards and scalable security practices appropriate for affiliate environments.
- Track and report affiliate security risk trends to national leadership.
FUTURE ACLUERS WILL
- Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- Center and embed the principles of equity inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Demonstrated experience in information security risk management or security governance.
- Experience working in federated multi-entity or decentralized organizations.
- Strong understanding of security controls identity cloud/SaaS risk and incident response fundamentals.
- Ability to translate complex security concepts into practical guidance for non-specialist audiences.
- Excellent cross-organizational communication and relationship-building skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM) preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION
For over 100 years the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its ending mass incarceration achieving full equality for the LGBTQ community establishing new privacy protections for our digital age or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU we offer a broad range of benefits which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical dental and vision coverage parental leave gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility equity diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty equality and justice for all. For us diversity equity accessibility and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth humility and grace transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression anti-ableism and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether were in the courts or in the office we believe We the People means all of us.
With this commitment in mind we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status and record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online please email. If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
