Director, Cyber Security Operations
ACLU - National OfficeAbout the role
<h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2> <p>The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of <strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39467253 BCX8">Director, Cyber Security </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39467253 BCX8">Operations</span></strong> in the <strong>Administration & Finance Department</strong> of the ACLU’s National office in <strong>New York, NY, or Washington, DC. </strong><span data-ccp-props="{"><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">This is a <strong>hybrid role </strong>that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW106118647 BCX0">(8) days per month.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW106118647 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The ACLU’s Information Security Department works to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the ACLU’s digital systems, data, and communications. We collaborate across departments and affiliates to defend against cybersecurity threats, implement cutting-edge security technologies, and foster a culture of security awareness. Our mission is to ensure that the ACLU can continue its critical work safeguarding rights and liberties, without compromise, in an increasingly complex and hostile digital landscape.</span></p> <h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong> </h2> <p>Reporting to the <strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Chief Information Security Officer</span></strong>, the <strong>Director, Cyber Security Operations </strong>will be responsible to lead and evolve <span data-contrast="auto">the ACLU's operational security capabilities. This role is responsible not just for running day-to-day security operations, but for building a mature, intelligence-driven detection and response program grounded in adversary tradecraft and real-world attack paths.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will lead a small, high-impact team and own SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, digital forensics, and incident response. This role is expected to operate at
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