IT and Security Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and enforce comprehensive security protocols, policies, and procedures to protect highly sensitive case files, genetic data, and organizational information
• Contract and oversee projects for introducing new technological platforms, ensuring thorough security risk assessments are performed prior to implementation
• Serve as the primary system gatekeeper for all organizational platforms, databases, and digital assets, managing user access permissions for all staff and volunteers
• Participate as a member of the management team, providing updates on security status, risks, and technology needs

This role creates positive change by protecting highly sensitive case files and genetic data, ensuring maximum confidentiality and compliance, which directly supports the organization's mission of resolving unidentified missing persons cases.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data protection, preferably within an organization handling highly sensitive or regulated data
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing comprehensive security protocols and access controls
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing external IT/security contractors and risk management projects
• Strong knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, or similar standards governing sensitive information)

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience), for a commitment of up to 15 hours per week

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick leave

Compass IGG & Advocacy is dedicated to ethically pursuing the mission of resolving unidentified missing persons cases.