TECH401: Security and Data Protection Lead

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JerseySTEM is dedicated to supporting and empowering middle school girls in underrepresented communities across New Jersey through hands-on STEM education programs.
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Employee count: 201-500
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About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.

Areas of Focus - Technical Operations, Governance, Data Privacy
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Identity & Access Management: Implement and manage robust authentication services and access controls to ensure only authorized contributors have access to sensitive systems.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and manage the remediation of technical security gaps across the organization's platforms.

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Incident Response: Serve as the primary responder for security incidents, developing and maintaining the organizational incident response plan to minimize impact.

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Security Architecture: Oversee the technical focus of cloud-based security configurations, ensuring tools like Google Workspace and other internal systems are hardened against threats.

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Data Protection Framework: Develop and enforce policies specifically tailored to data protection, ensuring compliance with relevant privacy standards and best practices.

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Risk Governance: Translate high-level strategic direction into actionable policies and procedural documentation that can be easily followed by non-technical volunteers.

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Awareness & Culture: Drive security awareness training for all JerseySTEM members, fostering a culture of "Security First" across the organization.

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Insider Threat Mitigation: Establish monitoring and auditing processes to protect against internal data leakage and unauthorized data sharing.

Overview

Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately 6-8 flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit. JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda. Role Overview Reporting to The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Security and Data Protection Lead is a high-impact role designed for an experienced professional who can bridge the gap between strategic direction and technical execution. You will be responsible for safeguarding JerseySTEM ’s digital assets and ensuring the privacy of our community's data.

This role blends hands-on implementation with tactical oversight, focusing on building a practical framework programs and policies for our security posture while maintaining the agility required for a non-profit environment.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements
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8+ years of proven experience in cybersecurity, information security, or data privacy roles.

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Ability to work independently as a “doer”, taking ownership of tasks from conception to completion.

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Strong understanding of technical security controls (IAM, encryption, network security) and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).

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Partner with the JerseySTEM TECH and non-technical team to prioritize and incorporate security perspectives into tools and workflows

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Draft, socialize, and maintain right-sized security policies, standards, and procedures appropriate for a nonprofit organization.

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Stay current on evolving threats (including AI-enabled threats) and share relevant, actionable recommendations with leadership and technical teams.

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Excellent communication skills to advise leadership on security architecture and risk.

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Comfortable working in a fully remote, member-driven organization.

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Commitment: Ability to dedicate approximately one working day (6-8 hours) per week to have a tangible impact.

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Relevant certifications are a plus but not required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCSP, GIAC).

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Exposure to AI/ML security considerations helpful, not required.

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Oct 18, 2026
Posted on
Aug 19, 2026
Job type
Contractor
Experience level
Senior

Experience

8 years minimum

Location requirements
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United States

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Job categories
Cybersecurity Infosec Data Privacy Security Operations Governance Risk And Compliance IT Security Lead Security Lead Information Security Lead Data Protection Engineer Data Protection Analyst Data Protection Manager Cybersecurity Lead Data Security Engineer Data Protection Architect Lead Information Security Engineer

Skills
Access Management cybersecurity risk management Incident Response Security Architecture Cloud Security Data Protection Risk Governance NIST CSF NIST 800 53 ISO 27001 Security Awareness Training Encryption Network Security AI ML Security Google Workspace CISSP CISM Security+ Bridges

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About JerseySTEM

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JerseySTEM is focused on bridging the gender and innovation gaps in STEM education for middle school girls in underrepresented communities across New Jersey. This organization is striving to reach an ambitious target of 2,600 underrepresented middle school girls by 2026, emphasizing the importance of engaging girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Their mission is not just about education; it’s also about empowerment, providing opportunities for girls to develop critical problem-solving skills through hands-on, project-based initiatives.

In addition, JerseySTEM recognizes the pressing need to support educational programs that cultivate interest among young females in STEM-related fields. They provide resources aimed at enhancing STEM-oriented educational opportunities, thereby addressing the disparities that exist in these crucial areas. By mobilizing community resources and activating a network of volunteers, JerseySTEM seeks to foster a learning environment that encourages girls to pursue careers in STEM, thus contributing to closing the gender gap within these industries.

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Oct 18, 2026
Posted on
Aug 19, 2026
Job type
Contractor
Experience level
Senior

Experience

8 years minimum

Location requirements
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United States

Hiring timezones
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United States +/- 0 hours

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Company size

201-500 employees

Markets
STEM Education Nonprofit Organizations Educational Services Youth Development Gender Equality Community Engagement K 12 Education Technology Education Workforce Development Diversity And Inclusion

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