What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Information Security and Compliance (Remote - United States) position at ETR?
HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
The Director of Information Security and Compliance will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining ETR's information security and compliance programs. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is critical for ensuring that all internal IT systems, digital products, and client-facing operations meet regulatory and security standards, including SOC2, HIPAA, FERPA, and NIST 800-171 / 800-53. The Director will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product development, web development, IT infrastructure, business development, sales, and marketing, to maintain security and compliance best practices.
This role also involves managing external relationships with third-party tool providers, auditors, and consultants, as well as responding to customer inquiries regarding the organization's compliance posture. The Director is responsible for guiding the final stages of the compliance program, with a strong focus on documenting policies, procedures, processes, and evidence. This position works remotely and can be located anywhere in the United States.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
- You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.
- You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others' points of view to further our shared mission and vision.
- You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines. You are capable of using technology to effectively and professionally communicate with co-located and remote colleagues.
- You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
- You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
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Location : Remote - United States .
Starting Pay Range : $136,400 to $166,700 annually. The typical hiring range for this position is $136,400 to $151,500 at 100% FTE . The starting salary is determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.
WORKING AT ETR
ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, amazing 401(k) and health benefits as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. You will contribute to making a difference in the world!
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About ETR
WHO WE ARE
ETR (Education, Training and Research) is a national non-profit. We are passionate about our mission, which is to improve health and increase opportunities for youth, families and communities. We seek to promote equity and justice through first understanding, and then addressing, the ways health and education outcomes are influenced by the complex interactions between people and their environment.
As an organization with a focus on mission-driven impact, we value diversity and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. We emphasize collaboration and continuous learning, both within the organization and in our partnerships.
We are looking for people who share our passion for health equity, social justice and learning. ETR is an equal opportunity employer and supports a vision where all staff - regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socioeconomic background, or religious affiliation - feel there is space for a diversity of experiences to be represented, respected and valued.
THE IMPACT WE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE
We envision a world where all people have the information, skills and opportunities to lead healthy lives. We endeavor to reduce disparities and increase equity in health and education. We are committed to uplifting and supporting our partners to do work across the country and around the globe in four main areas :
We realize our vision and achieve our mission by linking innovation and research to practice. We drive the science through program development, applied research and evaluation. We scale innovation through capacity building and dissemination.
WORKING AT ETR
ETR has a distributed workforce across three co-located offices in California, as well as individual employees located around the nation. ETR employees enjoy a competitive salary, an amazing 401(K) and robust health benefits, as well as generous PTO and holiday pay. We offer remote working flexibility when possible. Join us. You will work with inspiring colleagues and contribute to making a difference in the world!
ETR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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ETR is an equal opportunity employer and supports a vision where all staff - regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socio-economic background, or religious affiliation - feel there is space for a diversity of experiences to be represented, respected and valued.
Salary : $136,400 - $151,500
