Listing Description

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Junior Information Security Analyst in the Information Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY.

The Information Technology (IT) department provides technology-based services and support for a more than 550-person National staff at our New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, the Dakotas, Puerto Rico and Durham offices, including staff based in remote locations. ACLU IT support staff ensures that business critical services are available to all staff.

Reporting to the Information Security Architect, the Junior Information Security Analyst will be responsible for implementing and managing the day to day operation of the organization’s information security program. The ISS plays a critical role in ensuring the ACLU’s technology and information assets are appropriately guarded from external and internal threats. The ISS will provide guidance and help make critical decisions about security risk assessment, solutions, and the organization’s ongoing evolution of its IT security program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with ACLU management and staff, third party security consultants, and managed service providers to assess risks, establish priorities, conduct reviews, and implement solutions


• Work alongside the Information Security Architect on day-to-day tasks in managing the information security posture of the organization


• Design, implement, and operate information security best practices and procedure


• Develop and manage security and process documentation.


• Ensure that required security control initiatives are executed on schedule and in line with the ACLU's Information Security program objectives


• Develop and manage metrics and reporting designed to measure Information Security program effectiveness and ensure compliance with ACLU policies, compliance regulations, and industry best practices alongside the Information Security Architect and CIO


• Partner with training staff to develop and continually iterate on security awareness training curriculum


• Monitor external threat environment to ensure ACLU is responsive to near and far term threats


• Respond to and resolve cyber security threats that may impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of ACLU systems and affect constituents or personnel


• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned


• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes


• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU


• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance


• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience


• Demonstrated knowledge of technology processes, risks, infrastructure, and information security


• Experience designing and operating enterprise security controls


• Experience with incident response and handling


• Experience with both windows based enterprise infrastructure and cloud applications and environments


• Knowledge of web security best practices, including certificate management, encryption protocols, and common vulnerabilities


• Expertise with security assessment methodology and vulnerability management


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to articulate complex issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across departments and affiliated organizations


• Excellent problem solving and strong project management skills


• 3+ years of relevant work experience in IT security operations in an enterprise environment, preferred 

COMPENSATION

The annual salary for this position is $96,711 (Level H). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.

ABOUT THE ACLU

The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union – beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.

The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.