FirstDay Foundation · 1 month ago
Director of Cybersecurity
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFirstDay Foundation is a company dedicated to making a positive impact globally. The Director of Cybersecurity is a senior strategic role responsible for designing and maturing the enterprise information security and protection program across all affiliates, partnering with executive leadership to create a cohesive security framework.
CharityCommunitiesNon ProfitSocial ImpactUnderserved Children
No H1B
Responsibilities
Architect the enterprise security framework aligned to NIST 800-53, NIST Privacy Framework, and emerging regulatory requirements
Design and maintain the information protection roadmap, covering data lifecycle, privacy, encryption, and retention
Establish cybersecurity architecture standards for cloud, application, and infrastructure security across all affiliates
Lead enterprise risk assessments and translate findings into actionable technical and governance strategies
Collaborate with platform owners (Workday, Salesforce, Acumatica, SharePoint, PointClickCare, etc.) to embed secure-by-design principles
Oversee incident readiness and threat modeling at a programmatic level, not tickets
Develop governance artifacts such as policies, frameworks, and architectural blueprints that define the enterprise posture
Serve as the principal security architect, advising executive leadership on emerging threats, technology investments, and roadmap alignment
Mentor and influence cybersecurity, IT, and data professionals to elevate the organization’s overall maturity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline required
10+ years in cybersecurity or information protection, with at least 5 years in architecture, governance, or program-building leadership roles
Work a flexible schedule including availability nights, holidays, and weekends
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks
Demonstrated excellent leadership skills through command presence and reinforcement of agency mission, vision, and culture to drive a passionate, engaged, and accountable workforce
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals
Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently
Work in a fast-paced environment, minimal supervision be professional
Perform other job duties to benefit the mission of the organization
Preferred
Master's degree in Information Security, Data Management, or Business Administration strongly preferred
Relevant industry Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CDPSE, or SABSA, or equivalents
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, non-profit, or government)
Expert understanding of NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC, GDPR and other relevant frameworks
Hands-on knowledge of network, application, information, endpoint, IoT security, operational and cloud security architecture (Azure, AWS, M365)
Strong understanding of data governance, records management, and information lifecycle controls
Experience working within multi-tenant or affiliate-based environments a plus
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts into executive-level insights
Company
FirstDay Foundation
FirstDay Foundation is a charitable organization that provides philanthropic grants and management and governance services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wright Hartsell
Chief Medical Officer
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