Systems Engineer - Security (Chicago/Hybrid)

Work. Serve. Thrive.

Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

This position is based out of Feeding America's new office location in the heart of downtown Chicago. At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Employees can be in the office an average of 2-3 days a week (when not travelling for work) and work from home on other days. Employees also have access to a 30-day "work anywhere" program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays.

The Opportunity

The Systems Engineer - Security will report to the Managing Director, Infrastructure Services. The Systems Engineer will help evaluate current security needs, help prioritize and remediate weaknesses in Feeding America's security profile. Work with the Managing Director to improve processes, craft policies and procedures, and evaluate security technologies.

Salary Range: $78,000 to $98,000+ Based on Experience

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts with input from the MD of Infrastructure on crafting security policies and procedures.
• Work with IT leadership and Infrastructure to manage vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts.
• Conduct security audits to determine password policy compliance, endpoint protection, privileged access, etc.
• Help craft and enforce standard configuration for Windows servers and workstations as well as Cisco networking gear.
• Work with IT leadership to conduct annual IT Risk Assessment process that roles into the organizations risk management process.
• Evaluate security technologies as needs are identified. Be able to work with a project manager and system engineers as necessary to implement new security technologies and standards.
• Work with Managing Director to continue to develop and enhance Feeding America's cybersecurity practice.
• Possess oral and written communication skills to work with technical and non-technical folks to implement policies, procedures, and practices necessary to improve our cybersecurity posture and mitigate identified risks
• Cultivates and disseminates knowledge of security best practices

• Cybersecurity certifications / accreditation a plus
• Demonstrated experience in crafting security policies, procedures and standards
• Experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and remediation
• Understanding of security best practices and technologies
• Experience with auditing and testing in regard to enforcement of policies, procedures and standards
• Demonstrated involvement with the security community and possession of security certifications a plus
• Demonstrated experience in forensics investigations and knowledge of forensics tools a plus

• Mission Focused:Demonstrates a commitment to Feeding America's mission through work and action. Is committed to people keep people facing hunger at the center of our work and strives to translate this commitment into action on a daily basis. Willing to advocate for people facing hunger and serve as an ambassador for Feeding America inside and outside of work.
• Embraces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:Demonstrates a personal commitment to valuing different background and life experiences through word and action. Takes personal actions to build an inclusive culture that ensures everyone can fully contribute based on their unique talents, skills and perspectives and feels welcomed and valued. Commits to driving equitable solutions to address root cause issues by incorporating an equity framework in their daily work. Committed to continuous personal EDI development.

• Leverages Functional Expertise: Uses advanced functional knowledge to shape decisions and plans. Takes initiative to stay current and apply knowledge of own field, including to improve processes, practices, and policies. Regularly offers to share functional expertise with others to help them succeed.
• Manages for Results/Delegates Effectively: Holds self and others accountable for meeting measurable goals and performance expectations. Identifies multiple ways to achieve results, takes decisive action, and brings projects to completion in the timeline expected. Establishes regular status checks to maintain and report progress toward goals. Provides helpful, supportive feedback to others. Engages those closest to a situation to make decisions or recommendations.
  
• Collaborates Internally and Externally: Leads cross-functional work groups and is regularly sought out to work collaboratively on problem-solving teams. Networks and fosters relationships with external partners to achieve long-term mutually beneficial outcomes. Promotes constructive conversations that challenge ideas and consider alternative points of view about issues and options. Models positive engagement in resolving conflict and elevates a focus on mission and what is best for the people we serve. Avoids finger-pointing and preserves others' reputations, even in challenging situations.
  
• Continuously Improves: Forms and sustains effective working relationships that accelerate goal achievement by reaching out to and engaging people from other functions or from outside the organization. Coordinates projects and plans with others within and outside of own area to ensure the work goes smoothly. Pursues networking opportunities and encourages others to form new relationships that benefit all parties. Handles conflict directly and adeptly, respecting all points of view, and resolves issues to create a united path forward.
• Communicates Effectively: Conveys clear and effective messages using verbal and written communication within individual, small group, and formal presentation settings. Communicates project/operating priorities and updates to key stakeholder audiences that may include staff, network food bank members, donors, and other groups. Responds positively to requests to share information while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive content. Adjusts message and content based on feedback provided.