National Director, Information Security
Quick answer
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is hiring a National Director, Information Security to lead strategic cybersecurity operations, technology roadmaps, and incident response efforts across the national organization and its affiliates.
- Role
- National Director, Information Security
- Organization
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The National Director, Information Security will serve as a strategic leader responsible for the people, processes, and cyber technologies that protect the information and assets of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. This role oversees information security operations, architecture, engineering, and incident response while providing support to affiliates and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position requires a proven leader to manage technical teams, vendor relationships, and complex security roadmaps in an evolving threat landscape.
What you'll do
- Provide technical oversight of the Information Security technology stack and operations.
- Lead the InfoSec Architecture and Engineering team to integrate security into development life cycles.
- Manage relationships with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and technical vendors.
- Act as a co-lead for cybersecurity incident response and tabletop exercises.
- Develop and monitor security metrics to drive operational excellence and compliance.
What it takes
- 12+ years of IT and information security experience.
- At least one security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS).
- Proven experience managing technical functions and distributed security teams.
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of this role?
This role is a strategic leadership position responsible for managing the information security program, including architecture, operations, and technical oversight to protect the organization's data.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 12 years of IT and information security work experience, including progressive leadership experience in managing technical teams.
Does this position involve managing vendors?
Yes, this role requires direct experience with technical vendor management, specifically overseeing Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and ensuring technical SLAs are met.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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