Information Security Manager- Remote

At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, we’re building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities - coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more - that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action.

Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community. Purpose of the Role As the Information Security Manager, you'll be reporting directly to the Senior Director of Information Technology.

You will serve as the primary technical steward for our IT security infrastructure, protecting the Foundation's digital assets. This role is responsible for actively managing our security stack, monitoring threats through our SIEM platform, leading incident response efforts, and ensuring robust access controls across all our networks and SaaS solutions.

Core Job Responsibilities Security

Operations & Incident Response: Lead responses to active security incidents, investigate user-reported security events, and coordinate the technical recovery & internal/external communication. Oversee the Google SecOps SIEM environment and review system alerts.

Infrastructure & Access Management: Maintain the broader security stack (EDR, web filters, patching) and conduct access control reviews across network infrastructure and SaaS solutions.

Threat & Vulnerability Management: Conduct routine vulnerability scans, identify new log sources, and evaluate the security posture of prospective third-party vendors. Administer the organization's security awareness program, including conducting routine phishing simulations and staff training initiatives.

Governance & Policy: Develop, maintain, and enforce core organizational information security policies (e.g., Incident Response Plan, Acceptable Use Policy). Key Deliverables / Outcomes A fully optimized Google SecOps SIEM environment paired with rapid, effective incident response and triage. Up-to-date access control policies and a reliably maintained suite of security tools operating with minimal downtime.

Reduced organizational risk through proactive vulnerability management and thorough vendor security assessments. An educated workforce supported by comprehensive security policies and regular, engaging security awareness training.

Required Qualifications 4-6 years of progressive experience in IT security, encompassing operations, incident response, and risk management. Hands-on experience managing SIEM platforms (Google SecOps preferred) and leading organizational incident response efforts. Proven ability to administer modern security stacks, specifically EDR solutions, web filtering tools, and identity/access management.

Experience developing security policies, conducting vulnerability/vendor risk assessments, and managing employee security awareness programs. This is an in-office role based at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

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Foundation will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process or training. If you suspect a scam, please document details about the scam and report this information to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history.

We were founded by community organizers, so when we seek change, we do it by bringing people together. That approach begins at home, on the South Side of Chicago, where we are building the Obama Presidential Center. The Center represents a historic opportunity for Chicago: a chance to build a world-cla

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