Data Security Analyst
Gates Foundation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Serve as primary IT support for DC office staff. Troubleshooting printers, setting up AV equipment for meetings and moot courts, and resolving general technical issues.
- Manage IT hardware inventory: monitors, keyboards & mice, cables, and other peripherals to prevent waste and ensure availability.
- Configure and set up laptops and workstations for new hires, ensuring devices are ready on day one.
- Coordinate onboarding logistics including parking passes, metro cards, and physical security access (key fobs).
- Track devices throughout their lifecycle—from deployment through employee departure.
- Maintain a ready supply of configured devices to streamline the onboarding process.
- Helping maintain PLF’s access control program by assisting with least-privilege reviews, entitlement checks, and regular access audits.
- Assisting with onboarding and separation checklists to provision and deprovision system access.
- Supporting monitoring activities to identify anomalies, inappropriate data access, or potential policy violations.
- Helping coordinate and maintain documentation related to incident response, risk assessments, and data governance activities.
- Assisting with evaluating third-party security practices to help ensure vendors meet PLF’s data protection expectations.
- Supporting periodic reviews and updates of PLF’s security documentation and guidance materials.
- Assisting with the execution of PLF’s security awareness program by helping create training materials, reminders, and guidance for staff.
- Participating in internal data-related audits, compliance activities, and record-keeping efforts to ensure adherence to PLF policies.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in security/IAM, help desk, or related roles with demonstrated experience in IT support or help desk operations.
- Experience working with helpdesk ticketing systems (Freshdesk, Zendesk, ServiceNow, or similar).
- Strong customer service orientation, you genuinely enjoy helping people solve technical problems.
- Strong analytical skills and an investigative mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and professional fluency in English (written and verbal) to effectively handle documentation, incident response, and explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
- A willingness to earn security certifications (Security+, Okta, etc.) as needed.
- An understanding of and commitment to the organization's mission and vision for individual liberty.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- Employer-paid retirement savings
- Generous paid leave
- Flextime policies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT supporttroubleshootinghardware inventory managementdevice configurationaccess controlincident responserisk assessmentsdata governancesecurity practices evaluationdata-related audits
Soft Skills
customer service orientationanalytical skillsinvestigative mindsetcommunication skillsprofessional fluency in English
Certifications
Security+Okta