Protect Democracy · 3 months ago
IT Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expProtect Democracy is a non-partisan organization dedicated to preventing the decline of American democracy. They are seeking an IT Specialist to support and enhance the technology infrastructure, ensuring optimal security and functionality across systems while collaborating with the IT Manager and external service providers.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Administer, support, and enhance our workspace environments, ensuring optimal security and functionality across systems
Create auditing and reporting mechanisms within Google Workspace, using external tools to ensure compliance and identify risk areas
Maintain, monitor, and enhance Protect Democracy’s IT security posture, including identity and access controls and vulnerability management
Manage and maintain the organization’s internal intranet, ensuring uptime, access, and content integrity
Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers, particularly around website security, certificates, updates and incident response
Partner with the IT Manager to translate strategic initiatives into technical execution
Play a lead role in testing and implementation of new products
Provide escalated technical support to staff, ensuring timely resolutions
Maintain system documentation and process records to support transparency and continuity
Proactively identify opportunities to optimize IT operations, improve user experience, and reduce risk
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on experience administering an organization's Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 environment(s)
Strong understanding of IT security principles and best practices across systems
Demonstrated ability to manage technical consultants and service providers
Proficiency with maintaining and updating internal intranet platforms
Comfort using and supporting Apple products and mobile device management (MDM) systems
Experience supporting or leading IT projects, including software rollouts, system integrations, and user acceptance testing
Ability to work independently and manage tasks across multiple priorities, while collaborating closely with a small, distributed team
The ability to foster collaborative relationships and work in a team environment with people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down and sideways
Passion for protecting and improving our democracy
Preferred
Google Workspace Administrator certification or Microsoft equivalent
CompTIA certifications (e.g. Security+ or Network+)
Benefits
Generous sick leave and a flexible vacation policy where we encourage team members to take 4-5 weeks every year
12 paid holidays
4 weeks of paid family medical leave
18 weeks of paid parental leave
401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately
Full coverage for an excellent health care plan that includes both dental and vision insurance
Long-term disability and life insurance for all employees
A home office stipend
As budget allows, discretionary bonuses
Company
Protect Democracy
Protect Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Vaeth
Policy + Advocacy (and Co-Founder of the National Task Force on Election Crises)
Antonella DeCicci
Partnerships Associate
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