Senior Manager, IT Security Operations

Audubon

Senior Manager securing IT operations for National Audubon Society, a nonprofit conservation organization protecting birds and habitats. Leading incident response, security tooling, compliance, identity access, vulnerability management, and network protection.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,372 - $155,808 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity technologies, incident response, and security policy enforcement, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management. Proficient in administering security tools and systems, including identity management and multi-factor authentication solutions.

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Cybersecurity TechnologiesIncident ResponseSecurity Policy EnforcementIdentity ManagementMulti-Factor Authentication

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityCybersecurity Best PracticesSecurity Tools AdministrationVulnerability ScanningPenetration TestingAWS ExpertiseAzure ExpertiseSecDevOps Best PracticesDefender for EndpointDefender for Identity

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationInterpersonal AbilitiesDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

OktaSonicwall FirewallIdentity Provider SystemsMFA SolutionsSSO Solutions

Industry Keywords

ISO 27000ComplianceSecurity AuditsCross-Functional CollaborationEmployee Security Awareness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CTO, Senior Director of IT, and vCISO to assess and respond to security incidents
Monitor, investigate, analyze, document, and remediate security alerts and incidents
Evaluate, procure, administer, and manage security tools and vendor services
Monitor, update, and fine-tune security systems
Lead the vendor security review process with the vCISO
Develop, implement, review, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures guided by ISO 27000
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards and coordinate regular audits
Administer identity provider systems, user accounts, permissions, and access levels
Maintain role-mapping documentation and coordinate entitlement reviews
Implement and manage MFA and SSO solutions
Oversee vulnerability scans and penetration tests and coordinate remediation
Curate and oversee the employee security awareness program and portal
Provide security hygiene training and oversee phishing testing and remediation training
Maintain incident reports, policies, procedures, configurations, and other security documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate security risks and recommendations
Facilitate the IT Security Operations working group and participate in Architectural Review Board meetings
Assist cloud and network administration teams with server, network-device, firewall, routing, and ACL configurations
Maintain and foster a culture of safety
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of experience with IT operations and progressive cybersecurity experience in a corporate or non-profit environment
Equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices
Proficiency administering security tools and systems
Experience with Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Identity preferred
Experience with Okta preferred
Experience with Sonicwall firewall hardware preferred
Experience with distributed network environments preferred
AWS, Azure, or public cloud expertise preferred
Experience with SecDevOps best practices preferred
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Remote work within the United States may be considered for candidates not within commuting distance of an Audubon office
Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive and accessible hiring process