Associate Director, Information Security Engineer

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

. Manage Information Technology security protections to protect PPFA and reduce the impact of security incidents and system compromises .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Security Management, particularly in SIEM operations, compliance with industry standards, and incident response. Proficient in managing security protections and conducting thorough threat analysis while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

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SIEM ManagementIncident ResponseVulnerability AssessmentCompliance StandardsForensic Analysis

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Hard Skills

Security Information and Event ManagementVulnerability ScanningIntrusion Detection SystemsPenetration TestingTCP/IP NetworkingUNIXLinuxWindows ServerWireless NetworkingFirewall Configuration

Soft Skills

Independent Decision-MakingFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SplunkSecurity ToolsetsManaged Security Service Provider

Industry Keywords

PCIHIPAAISO 27001NISTCSFMITRE ATT&CKITILCOBITSarbanes-OxleySANS 20

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxSplunkTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Information Technology security protections to protect PPFA and reduce the impact of security incidents and system compromises
Provide security monitoring, event investigation, and analysis in a 24/7 environment
Provide countermeasure proposals and support and guidance to Tier I Analysts
Provide technical assistance for Tier II and III incidents as assigned
Interface with the InfoSec Operations Team, Managed Security Service Provider, and IT Managed Service Provider on SIEM security event architecture, collection, management, reporting, and alerting
Engage with InfoSecOps, InfoSec, ITOps/MSP, MSSP, ATS, and staff within PPFA and its affiliates
Identify, implement, and maintain Information Security toolsets, primarily focused on SIEM
Interface with IT Operations to ensure proper security event logging setup
Act as subject matter expert for PPFA’s Splunk SIEM, including configuring, managing, operating, and administering the platform
Monitor SIEM security events and conduct threat/risk analysis
Ensure event identification, filtering, data collection, analysis, assignment, triage, and documentation processes are followed
Handle Tier II event escalations and identify appropriate triage and documentation processes
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the Information Security Operations group
Recommend security process improvements
Support complex security tool-specific tasks with management, vendor, and MSSP resources
Assist with vulnerability assessment setup, scanning, analysis, and remediation
Assist IT Operations and corporate vendors in correcting infrastructure errors and alerts
Assist with Incident Response incidents as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of industry experience
Experience with compliance requirements and industry standards including PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ITIL, COBIT, Sarbanes-Oxley, and SANS 20
Knowledge of UNIX, AIX, Solaris, Linux, and Windows Server operating systems
Experience with network/system intrusion detection or prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Experience with vulnerability scanners and penetration testing systems
Knowledge of wireless networking
Knowledge of switches/routers and basic firewall configuration
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VPN, VLAN, NAT, and security concepts
Knowledge of software and hardware asset management
Knowledge of security threat and attack countermeasures
Experience conducting forensic analytical studies and investigations
Independent decision-making capabilities for escalated events, analysis assignments, and escalation decisions from Tier I events through Incident Response-level remediations
Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations
Passion for newer technologies and exploring the security domain
Deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting sexual and reproductive health

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time union position
0–10% travel as needed
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination commitment
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Workplace culture fostering belonging and learning throughout the employee lifecycle
Recognition of individual contributions
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