Information Security Specialist

At Feed the Children, we recognize the value of outstanding people, and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience productive and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger. Our passionate team shares a deep sense of purpose, and we dream big to solve complex problems and create positive impact in communities around the world.

Feed the Children is recognized by Candid with its Platinum Seal of Transparency and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is consistently recognized on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list.

We are currently in search of an Information Security Specialist to join our Information Technology team! The Information Security Specialist will investigate, analyze, and learn from cybersecurity researchers, attackers, and incidents to develop durable detective controls across the IT infrastructure. This role will provide support and resolution for scanning, reporting, and vulnerability remediation. This position will collaborate with the Senior Director of Information Security to assist in prioritizing vulnerabilities, planning mitigations, and security control configuration.

NOTE: This is an entry level position working from our corporate office in Oklahoma City, OK.

Salary range: Up to $21.64/hr. based on education and experience.

Job Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred. High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

2+ years' experience working with technical and business teams related to information security

Ability to analyze general cyber security-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.

Familiarity with Azure and Office 365 security suite of tools, to include Microsoft Defender.

Industry-standard knowledge of activities relating to identity and access management, MDR, SIEM, and least privilege access management.

Basic understanding of NIST-specific security assessments.

Aware of the legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations of working with sensitive information

Proactive, self-motivated, well organized, reliable, and detail-oriented team member

Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization with strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask, self-prioritize daily tasks, and experience with task management tools.

Analytical and critical thinking skills, required

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered.

Essential Functions:

Execute day-to-day threat hunting for targeted attacks against multiple environments.

Work closely with Information Technology's Director of Data Governance and the Sr. Director of Information Security to make sure identified vulnerabilities are patched and remediated.

Maintain an understanding of security-related IT policies to assess the effectiveness of controls.

Facilitate incident remediation including monitoring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and responding to alerts.

Investigate network threats such as computer viruses, exploits, and malicious attacks to determine true threats, false positives, and network system misconfigurations.

Monitor potential compromise, intrusion, deficiency, significant event or threat to the security posture and provide solutions to issues.

Work within the IT department verifying and validating security compliance against corporate standards, regulatory standards, and other industry defined practices.

Assist with security awareness training of employees, as needed.

Champion the NIST 800-53 program, documenting policies and procedures as well as performing audits, risk assessments and implementation reviews.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; monitoring information security news for emerging threats; and participating in professional organizations.

Document specific activities, problems solved, and issues resolved.

Protect our organization by keeping information confidential.

Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the organization to safeguard sensitive information from potential insider risks and threat actors.

Develop, update, and maintain policies and other technical documentation

Establish an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, welcomes and encourages collaboration, and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect.

Model the type and level of behavior, professionalism and leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.

Perform other related duties as required

About Feed the Children:

As a leading anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children is committed to ending childhood hunger. We provide children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive.

Through our programs and partnerships, we feed children today while helping their families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, we distribute household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, we expand access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. Responsible stewards of our resources, we are driven to pursue innovative, holistic, and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty.

For children everywhere, we believe that having enough to eat is a fundamental right.

Our Values:

We are driven by a shared sense of PURPOSE

At Feed the Children, our commitment to the mission is at the heart of what we do and fuels our collective impact in the communities where we serve.

We cannot achieve our bold vision without our talented PEOPLE

We are passionate about fostering a best-in-class workforce that is engaged, respected, and empowered to deliver results.

We believe in CURIOSITY and continued learning

Success requires a culture of discovery, curiosity and continued learning to expand our knowledge, seek new perspectives and challenge the status quo.

We know COLLABORATION is the only way to end childhood hunger

We cannot succeed alone. It will take all of us - our employees, donors, partners, volunteers - working together to accomplish our ambitious goals.

We DREAM big

When we work together, we collectively reimagine what is possible. We dream big to solve complex problems and create deep impact in communities around the world.

We VALUE every donor

We respect our donors' intentions and promote responsible stewardship of the resources they entrust to us.

Join Feed the Children and help create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, pregnancy, military and/or veterans' status, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state, federal, or local law. Feed the Children welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. Additionally, Feed the Children strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. Feed the Children expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that Feed the Children work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Feed the Children safeguarding and associated policies.