Director of Information Security (CISO-Level Function)
Remote
AI Summary
The Director of Information Security will lead the organization's cybersecurity strategy, defining and enforcing security policies, standards, and frameworks. This role requires a strong understanding of security frameworks, threat management, and identity and access control. The ideal candidate will have experience in security operations, risk management, and governance.
Key Highlights
Lead security strategy and governance
Oversee secure system architecture and risk management
Lead security operations and threat management
Key Responsibilities
Define and lead the organization's security strategy
Establish policies, standards, and frameworks
Promote a security-first culture across all teams
Oversee secure system architecture across internal systems, EdTech platform, and cross-division technologies
Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks
Lead security operations (monitoring, detection, response)
Establish incident response plans
Ensure continuous threat monitoring and improvement
Oversee authentication and access controls
Ensure secure onboarding/offboarding access processes
Implement role-based and privileged access controls
Lead vulnerability assessment and remediation
Oversee penetration testing efforts
Strengthen system defenses continuously
Establish GRC frameworks
Ensure compliance with security standards and policies
Maintain documentation and audit readiness
Define and enforce data protection practices
Ensure secure handling of sensitive data
Support PII minimization and privacy-first practices
Lead organization-wide cybersecurity awareness initiatives
Partner with HR and training teams to embed security practices
Partner with IT Operations, Platform Development, and HR to ensure security is integrated across all workflows
Stay ahead of emerging threats
Introduce new tools, frameworks, and practices
Strengthen the organization's overall security posture
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
12–20+ hours per week
Senior leadership engagement
Fully remote
Nice to Have
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+)
Experience in SaaS, cloud, or EdTech environments
Experience leading or building security programs
Experience in remote teams
Job Description
The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access.
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Director of Information Security
(CISO-Level Function)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Senior Leadership | Volunteer
We’re Building — And It Must Be Protected
The Donovan’s Venom is growing.
Platforms.
Systems.
Data.
All of it must be secure, protected, and trusted.
We are seeking a Director of Information Security to define and lead the organization’s cybersecurity strategy across all systems, platforms, and operations.
Because one vulnerability can impact everything.
And strong security protects everything we build.
The Role
This is the leader responsible for establishing and enforcing the organization’s information security strategy.
From governance → architecture → operations → risk → compliance — you own it.
You are not just responding to threats.
You are building a security-first organization.
This role operates at both a strategic and operational level, ensuring security is embedded across all technology and business functions.
What You’ll Own
Security Strategy & Governance
- Define and lead the organization’s security strategy
- Establish policies, standards, and frameworks
- Promote a security-first culture across all teams
- Oversee secure system architecture across
- Internal systems
- EdTech platform
- Cross-division technologies
- Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks
- Lead security operations (monitoring, detection, response)
- Establish incident response plans
- Ensure continuous threat monitoring and improvement
- Oversee authentication and access controls
- Ensure secure onboarding/offboarding access processes
- Implement role-based and privileged access controls
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- Lead vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Oversee penetration testing efforts
- Strengthen system defenses continuously
- Establish GRC frameworks
- Ensure compliance with security standards and policies
- Maintain documentation and audit readiness
- Define and enforce data protection practices
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive data
- Support PII minimization and privacy-first practices
- Lead organization-wide cybersecurity awareness initiatives
- Partner with HR and training teams to embed security practices
- Partner with
- IT Operations
- Platform Development
- HR
- Ensure security is integrated across all workflows
- Stay ahead of emerging threats
- Introduce new tools, frameworks, and practices
- Strengthen the organization’s overall security posture
This role is for someone who
- Thinks in risk, systems, and prevention
- Can lead security strategy at an enterprise level
- Understands both technical security and governance
- Can influence across teams without being siloed
- Sees security as a foundation, not a function
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Required
- 5+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or related fields
- Experience in
- Security operations
- Risk management
- Security governance
- Strong understanding of
- Security frameworks
- Threat management
- Identity and access control
- Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+)
- Experience in SaaS, cloud, or EdTech environments
- Experience leading or building security programs
- Experience in remote teams
- 12–20+ hours per week
- Senior leadership engagement
- Fully remote
- Leadership of the organization’s security function
- Opportunity to build a security program from the ground up
- Cross-functional influence across all divisions
- Direct impact on protecting systems, data, and users
We are building — and protecting in real time.
To ensure alignment
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to lead and respond to security needs
This is a volunteer senior leadership role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
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