Digital Security Program Manager

Resilient Strategies

Digital Security Program Manager

About Resilient Strategies LLC

Resilient Strategies (RS) is an organization that provides a robust and values-aligned infrastructure that is nimble, agile and responsive to program, political and campaign demands while maintaining compliance and efficiency for its partner organizations working for social justice. Within the Resilient Strategies Network, partner organizations can tap into the benefits of easily sharing staff and resources across multiple political projects (whether they be 501c3s, 501c4s, PACs, or other entities) with a consolidated backend to handle financial and legal services, cost allocation, human resources, payroll/benefits management, grants and contract management, technology infrastructure and support, and other core services.

Resilient Strategies partners with key grassroots organizations led by working class people of color. As a movement operations organization, we believe in building thoughtful systems that support a people-powered movement. Providing backend support to our partner organizations increases their ability to build power and fight for justice in working-class communities of color.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Movement Technology Director, the Digital Security Program Manager will focus on assisting movement organizations selected by CEPEF (Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund) to assess their current needs, make recommendations for strengthening the security of their digital operations, and provide guidance for implementing those recommendations. This role supports CEPEF’s Strengthening Movement Security and Operations Project, a two-year pilot in California that seeks to strengthen organizational capacities around political security, digital security, crisis communications, and overall operations.

While the Digital Security Program Manager will primarily focus on select California organizations, the larger security program they design will also be operationalized within the Resilient Strategies network of ~50 partner organizations. The Digital Security Program Manager role will be housed within the RS Movement Technology department and will work with the Tech Support Team Lead to implement digital security recommendations for both select organizations and network partner organizations.

Role and responsibilities

The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this manner. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Strategic program management: Work with stakeholders at select organizations to assess digital security needs, provide recommendations, build project plans, and assist with implementation while acknowledging available resources and capabilities.
• Implementation: Perform digital security-related activities in support of select organizations as well as within the larger RS network to bolster overall movement operational security.
• Education and training: Develop and provide appropriate digital security training and resources to organizational staff with varying degrees of tech literacy and comfortability. Ensure staff buy-in for successful implementation and adoption of new security practices.
• Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert on topics of digital security, monitoring the latest trends and developments.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in any combination of risk management, information security, and information technology
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing security programs and initiatives
• Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and compliance with digital security policies and practices
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices in security and risk management
• Strong understanding of emerging digital security threats and trends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in nonprofit, movement, or political organizations
• Ability to effectively communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to lead without authority
• Commitment to social and economic justice
• Solid organizational and communication skills

Work Environment / Physical Demands

This position is based in Oakland, California with a hybrid work schedule of 2 days in-person / 3 days remote; we are open to remote placement for folks who can travel to the San Francisco Bay Area regularly (4 times per year). Must be able to work on a computer including sitting at a desk for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation; manual dexterity to operate a keyboard; able to see or read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; able to speak clearly and in audible tones on the phone and in-person and be understood by others; able to hear and understand speech, including on the phone; able to understand and follow oral and written instructions; able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment Terms

This is a full-time, exempt position of 40 hours per week with an estimated salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience. We offer a competitive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, eligibility for a 401(k) plan after six months of employment, and a generous paid time off schedule.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter through this job portal: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c858a322-00a0-4526-9713-59699ec1e4bf&ccId=9200104412406_2&jobId=559706&source=CC2&lang=en_US Applications will be reviewed as received. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Resilient Strategies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. Pursuant of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.