Information Security Coordinator, IT Operations

We are seeking an Information Security Coordinator to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.  

What You’ll Do 

The Information Security Coordinator is responsible for implementing and enforcing security standards, policies and procedures, and annual security program activities. Reporting to the Director of Office and IT Operations and working closely with the IT Operations team, the Information Security Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of Information Security governance, risk and compliance. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the Information Security program. It will play an essential role in implementing best practices and procedures related to information security.   

•  Support the organization in tracking compliance with security policies, procedures, and standards. Coordinate review schedules, collect stakeholder input, and track documents through the approval process. Coordinate the scheduling, distribution, and tracking of information security training assignments across the Foundation, including role-based training for designated groups.

•  Monitor security dashboards, alert queues, and user activity according to established procedures. Triage and document alerts and escalate items requiring higher-level analysis to the ISO or IT leadership. Maintain a master tracker of all information security documents (policies, plans, charters, runbooks), including version status, review dates, and assigned owners.

•  Support departmental security engagement by distributing charter templates, collecting responses, scheduling validation reviews, and compiling results for leadership, and serving as the operational point of contact for cross-departmental security coordination, routing questions and requests to the appropriate technical resource

Attributes for Success  

• Relevant AS/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.

• One to three years of experience in computer systems with some specialization in computer security high preferred.

• CompTIA Sec+ preferred

•  Experience with common security tools in Windows and Mac.

• We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better 

• Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more 

• We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

What we Offer 

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.  

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings 

• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans 

• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support  

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer  

To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org.