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Job description
Director of Cybersecurity Programs & Sector Engagement
Location: Remote, United States (East Coast preferred)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Up to 2
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000
Who We Are
NGO-ISAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens the security of U.S.-based nonprofits. We are the leading cybersecurity community for non-governmental organizations, serving 400+ members including think tanks, human rights organizations, foundations, environmental groups, and healthcare nonprofits and partnering with private sector organizations both large and small. We're the cybersecurity backbone keeping civil society functioning in an increasingly digital world.
Our mission: Boost cybersecurity maturity in NGOs through strategic intelligence, best practices, and immersive education, fostering a resilient and collaborative security culture.
Who You Are
NGO-ISAC is hiring a leader to build and run its cybersecurity programs and sector engagement work. Much of this function is still being built, and the person in this role will design it. They will set the direction for threat intelligence sharing and collective defense, create the programs and resources that raise members' security maturity, and represent NGO-ISAC across government, industry, and the wider cybersecurity community. The stakes are direct: when a nonprofit or a newsroom is compromised, people can be surveilled or detained. This role builds the programs that help members prevent and recover from those attacks.
This is a senior role with real ownership and the authority to act on it, accountable to NGO-ISAC's budget, strategy, and shared leadership. It suits a confident expert who collaborates well, respects what others know, and stays open to feedback.
Location: Remote, United States (East Coast preferred)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Up to 2
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000
Who We Are
NGO-ISAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens the security of U.S.-based nonprofits. We are the leading cybersecurity community for non-governmental organizations, serving 400+ members including think tanks, human rights organizations, foundations, environmental groups, and healthcare nonprofits and partnering with private sector organizations both large and small. We're the cybersecurity backbone keeping civil society functioning in an increasingly digital world.
Our mission: Boost cybersecurity maturity in NGOs through strategic intelligence, best practices, and immersive education, fostering a resilient and collaborative security culture.
Who You Are
NGO-ISAC is hiring a leader to build and run its cybersecurity programs and sector engagement work. Much of this function is still being built, and the person in this role will design it. They will set the direction for threat intelligence sharing and collective defense, create the programs and resources that raise members' security maturity, and represent NGO-ISAC across government, industry, and the wider cybersecurity community. The stakes are direct: when a nonprofit or a newsroom is compromised, people can be surveilled or detained. This role builds the programs that help members prevent and recover from those attacks.
This is a senior role with real ownership and the authority to act on it, accountable to NGO-ISAC's budget, strategy, and shared leadership. It suits a confident expert who collaborates well, respects what others know, and stays open to feedback.
This role is fully remote within the United States. We prefer candidates on the East Coast for time-zone overlap and the occasional in-person event. Where the Role Starts and Stops
This role owns what NGO-ISAC produces: curriculum, intelligence products, technical content, and its accuracy. Membership owns the member transaction: who joins, who renews, what they pay, and what the record says. Community & Partnerships owns the member relationship: engagement, convening, and peer community. It also owns partnerships, from peer organizations through commercial and technology partners; this role assesses the technical fit of technology partners. All three functions serve the same organizations through different work.
What You'll Do
Cybersecurity programs and member support
Develop security initiatives suited to how nonprofits actually work and what they can resource
Design programs that scale, such as security assessments, resilience guidance, and training
Develop and deliver member training, such as phishing simulations, incident-response drills for non-technical staff, and executive security briefings
Spot emerging threats to civil society and get ahead of them
Produce practical tools and resources that raise security maturity across the sector
Make sure programs deliver measurable value to members
Work with Community & Partnerships, the member-facing liaison for programming, on member needs, program feedback, and the framing and accessibility of content, with this role deciding what is published
Threat intelligence and collective defense
Run the collection, analysis, and sharing of threat intelligence relevant to nonprofits
Coordinate intelligence sharing among members
Grow and manage the intelligence-sharing platform and its governance, coordinating with Community & Partnerships, which owns broader community engagement channels
Govern intelligence sharing under Traffic Light Protocol, protecting member identity
Issue alerts and guidance on emerging threats
Support members during incidents that affect the sector
Maintain relationships with other ISACs and information-sharing networks
Sector leadership and strategic engagement
Build relationships with CISA, the National Council of ISACs, and peer ISACs
Assess the technical fit of technology and commercial partners, supporting the partnership program owned by Community & Partnerships
Take part in working groups and joint initiatives
Represent NGO-ISAC at conferences, forums, and sector convenings
Contribute thought leadership on the threats facing civil society
Development and funding support (In partnership with the COO)
Translate program impact into propositions that funders can support
Contribute to grant proposals and funder conversations
Build relationships with partners whose interests align with the sector's security
Team leadership
Manage and mentor program staff
Set clear priorities and objectives
Deliver programs and services reliably
Coordinate across the organization to support the work
What You Bring
Required
8 or more years in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or information security
Experience in collaborative security settings such as ISACs, government partnerships, nonprofits, or multi-organization efforts
A record of turning security expertise into working programs or services
Strong grasp of the current threat environment
Experience coordinating security work across multiple organizations
Clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience leading teams or programs
Preferred
Experience with nonprofits, humanitarian organizations, or civil society groups
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
Familiarity with Traffic Light Protocol, MITRE ATT&CK, or open-source intelligence
Certifications such as CISSP, GCTI, or CEH
A degree in information technology, cybersecurity, management, or a related field
Experience with threat intelligence or information-sharing programs
NGO-ISAC encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. What We Offer
We want our people well and steady while they do work that matters, so the benefits are built to back that up.
You get medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA options to stretch what you spend on care. Paid time off is unlimited, and we want you to use it. We contribute to a 403(b) for your retirement and fund professional development so you can keep building the skills and credentials your work depends on. Because we are a 501(c)(3), your time here counts as qualifying employment toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which can clear federal student debt for people who spend their careers in mission work. Wellness benefits round it out.
The work/life balance line is not decoration. This is a place where you can do serious work and still have a life.
NGO-ISAC is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and hires for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all people hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization.
NGO Information Sharing & Analysis Center
PO Box Alexandria, VA 22315 US #J-18808-Ljbffr
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