SECURITY SPECIALIST
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Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni AssociationThe Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Information Security Manager to join the Information Technology department!
The Information Security Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the security posture, day-to-day operations, security engineering, incident response, vulnerability management, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions, and executing the organization’s strategic direction. This role is also highly focused on operational excellence, a security-first culture, and a strong mandate to drive automation and AI adoption across security operations. This position provides direct people leadership and technical oversight across the security program, recommending and setting standards and metrics to ensure a resilient and proactive and effective security posture. The Information Security Manager partners closely with the Sr. Managing Director, Infrastructure & Security, Infrastructure & Security team members, and other stakeholders to translate organizational priorities into actionable security roadmaps, ensuring consistent operational excellence across all security functions, and to develop the engineers and administrators within the team.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical credibility in cybersecurity with proven people management skills, strong judgment under pressure, and the ability to influence security culture and provide security education across technical and non-technical teams.
Please note: We are open to hiring for this position to work remotely, with periodic travel to Madison expected throughout the year. Remote candidates must reside in one of the following states to be considered: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Texas, or Wisconsin.
Who is WFAA?The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. In 2014, the UW Foundation merged with the Wisconsin Alumni Association® to better serve a growing population of UW alumni and donors. We believe that private support grows out of good relationships between campus leaders, faculty and program staff who need support, and the alumni and friends who want to invest in UW–Madison. We provide important engagement opportunities to link UW–Madison alumni to each other and to their alma mater, building a strong community of Badgers.
Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of our mission. WFAA values people and the differences that they bring to the organization, and creates an environment in which all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.
Required Qualifications:
At WFAA, we are dedicated to creating an inspiring, creative, and respectful work environment for our employees. We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits program, including a generous 10% 401k contribution after just one year of service! Join us and be part of a team that values your growth and well-being. Click here to learn more about our employee benefits!
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the “doing business as” name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Originally posted on Himalayas
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Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni AssociationThe Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Information Security Manager to join the Information Technology department!
The Information Security Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the security posture, day-to-day operations, security engineering, incident response, vulnerability management, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions, and executing the organization’s strategic direction. This role is also highly focused on operational excellence, a security-first culture, and a strong mandate to drive automation and AI adoption across security operations. This position provides direct people leadership and technical oversight across the security program, recommending and setting standards and metrics to ensure a resilient and proactive and effective security posture. The Information Security Manager partners closely with the Sr. Managing Director, Infrastructure & Security, Infrastructure & Security team members, and other stakeholders to translate organizational priorities into actionable security roadmaps, ensuring consistent operational excellence across all security functions, and to develop the engineers and administrators within the team.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical credibility in cybersecurity with proven people management skills, strong judgment under pressure, and the ability to influence security culture and provide security education across technical and non-technical teams.
Please note: We are open to hiring for this position to work remotely, with periodic travel to Madison expected throughout the year. Remote candidates must reside in one of the following states to be considered: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Texas, or Wisconsin.
Who is WFAA?The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. In 2014, the UW Foundation merged with the Wisconsin Alumni Association® to better serve a growing population of UW alumni and donors. We believe that private support grows out of good relationships between campus leaders, faculty and program staff who need support, and the alumni and friends who want to invest in UW–Madison. We provide important engagement opportunities to link UW–Madison alumni to each other and to their alma mater, building a strong community of Badgers.
Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of our mission. WFAA values people and the differences that they bring to the organization, and creates an environment in which all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.
Required Qualifications:
At WFAA, we are dedicated to creating an inspiring, creative, and respectful work environment for our employees. We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits program, including a generous 10% 401k contribution after just one year of service! Join us and be part of a team that values your growth and well-being. Click here to learn more about our employee benefits!
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the “doing business as” name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Originally posted on Himalayas