Manager of IT Security (Remote)

Lakeshore Learnings products end up in the hands of millions of children educators and families and keeping those interactions safe starts with the security of our systems. As our Manager of IT Security youll lead a team of security engineers and analysts protecting Lakeshore across vulnerability management incident detection and response and identity and access management. Youll help shape how we think about security as we grow partnering across the business to reduce risk and develop a security program thats built to last. 

This is a remote role; candidates must be able to work effectively in a distributed environment and are welcome to apply from anywhere in the U.S. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Leading coaching and developing a team of security engineers and analysts setting clear expectations giving direct feedback and building the individual capabilities that make the whole team stronger
• Guiding your team through the day-to-day work of vulnerability management incident detection and response and identity and access management keeping quality high and risks in check
• Driving execution of multi-year security initiatives helping translate strategy into execution and keeping work moving when priorities or conditions shift
• Partnering with senior stakeholders/leadership to develop and maintain information security policies procedures GRC procedures and plans that reflect where the organization is and where its headed
• Evaluating security technologies and controls from proof-of-concept testing to vendor partnerships and leading implementation and continuous improvement efforts that measurably strengthen our security posture
• Spotting the root causes behind technical and operational problems not just the surface symptoms and leading your team to solutions that hold up over time

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

Required

• 5 years of hands-on experience in information security with meaningful exposure across multiple domains such as vulnerability management incident response endpoint security or identity and access management
• 2 years of experience leading a team of security professionals including hiring coaching performance management and career development
• Working experience securing both on-premises and cloud environments with a solid understanding of cloud networking and operations concepts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate security risks and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience contributing to or executing security roadmaps policies or programs in a growing or maturing organization

Preferred: 

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or a related field. 
• CISSP or equivalent security certification
• 8 years of experience in information security
• 5 years of people management experience in a security or technology function 

What sets you apart: 

• You give feedback early and often specific direct and framed around growth because you know thats how good teams get better
• When something breaks youre wired to ask why it broke before you ask how to fix it and you bring your team along in that thinking
• You can hold your own in a room with senior leadership and shift perspectives when the security risk is real without losing the trust of the engineers youre representing
• You keep your team pointed at a shared goal even when the work is fragmented ambiguous or moving fast

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties. For employees residing outside of Los Angeles and Orange Counties pay is based on national market.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $123000-$185000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time