<div><strong>Join Our Team as a Senior Data Security Engineer!</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Are you ready to be the Ministry's go-to expert in data security? Reporting directly to the Data Compliance and Protection Manager, you'll step into the role of <strong>"Trusted Advisor"</strong>. Your expertise in data security architecture, design, engineering, and implementation will be pivotal in safeguarding our operations. You'll lead risk assessments, mitigate threats, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>But that's not all! You'll also mentor and coach our OIS teammates, delivering top-notch customer service and driving security awareness across the ministry. If you're passionate about creating a secure environment and guiding others to do the same, we want you on our team!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Apply now and be the cornerstone of our security strategy!</strong></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Here's some of what you will be doing:</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and design implementation of robust data security architecture across various platforms.</li><li>Develop and maintain encryption, tokenization, and key management strategies.</li><li>Evaluate and integrate advanced security technologies to protect sensitive data.</li><li>Directly implement security solutions to protect and safeguard data at rest, in transit, and during processing.</li><li>Collaborate with development teams to embed security controls with applications and systems.</li><li>Collaborate with teams on system and code reviews. Provide guidance on best practices.</li><li>Provide tactical and strategic direction for data protection and security projects.</li><li>Perform comprehensive data security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.</li><li>Identify gaps and vulnerabilities within systems and work with cross-functional teams to address them.</li><li>Establish data security standards and procedures.</li><li>Ensure data protection measures comply with regulations such as but not limited to GDPR, CCPA, COPPA.</li><li>Participate in compliance related audits and provide reporting as needed to demonstrate adherence to data protection requirements.</li><li>Support incident response efforts and provide proactive and reactive mitigation guidance.</li><li>Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other teams to align on security objectives.</li><li>Stay abreast of emerging data protection trends and threats.</li><li>Mentor and coach ministry Team Members and Leaders.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Here's some experience we are seeking:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in information security, information technology, computer science or related field, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.</li><li>Relevant certifications such as CIPT, CIPP, CISSP, GCCC.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection engineering. 8 years preferred.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of data security principles, encryption technologies, and key management.</li><li>Experience with technologies such as DLP, IAM, vulnerability management, data management and classification technologies.</li><li>Experience with cloud data protection practices within AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Google Cloud.</li><li>Programming skills are desirable.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Familiarity with Secure Software Development Lifecycle.</li><li>Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.</li><li>Strong understanding of network security and architecture.</li><li>A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and value</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></div><ul><li>Industry leading Medical, Dental &amp; Vision coverage</li><li>Short/long term disability and life insurance</li><li>Robust 401K with company match</li><li>Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay</li><li>Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay</li><li>Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more</li><li>Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform</li></ul><div><br><strong>Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?</strong></div><div>Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here <a href="https://www.klove.com/about-us/mission">Mission, Beliefs &amp; Values.&nbsp;</a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.&nbsp; However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” <em>Therefore,</em> p<em>ursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.&nbsp; Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act."</em></div>

Senior Data Security Engineer

<div><strong>Overview<br></strong><br></div><div>Lifeway is seeking a <strong>Lead Security Engineer | Detection &amp; Response </strong>who plans and carries out security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data, networks and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of a variety of complex projects supporting the SOC and security engineering functions. This role is a critical escalation point for Security Detection and has technical responsibility for the managed SOC and security engineering including the documentation of processes, procedures, and technical solutions.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Why Lifeway?</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.<br><strong><br>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Lives out<a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/about/vision-values-mission"> Lifeway’s mission and values,</a> showing deep commitment to Kingdom work</li><li>Plan, Design, build, implement, and administers security systems and processes within a modern cloud computing environment</li><li>Designs cloud security solutions to ensure adequate protection, detection and response of the environment</li><li>Cultivate and manage relationships with 3rd parties (Managed detection &amp; response providers, partners, vendors), and other associated entities to ensure coverage of risks and agreements to performance</li><li>Partners cross functionally for security monitoring and incident response</li><li>Ensures information security practices are compliant with PCI and other standards and regulations</li><li>Leverage frameworks and threat modeling to help identify needs and drive maturity</li><li>Build and leverage metrics &amp; processes to ensure operational excellence and resolve technical problems</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Education</strong></div><div>Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related degree, <em>required</em></div><div>Master's degree, <em>not required</em></div><div>Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc), <em>not required</em></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Skills, Knowledge, &amp; Experiences, required</strong></div><ul><li>Expert knowledge of cloud security solutions, anti-malware solutions, intrusion prevention, and web content filtering</li><li>Experience with cloud architecture and coding (AWS, GCP, Azure)</li><li>Expert knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods</li><li>Strong knowledge of coding, technologies and methods</li><li>Strong ability to develop and execute incident response plans, identify root cause, and drive mitigations to prevent future occurrences</li><li>Strong ability to enumerate and address security control gaps, abnormal behavior patterns and attack techniques in cloud environments</li><li>Knowledge of applicable regulations and frameworks including PCI, NIST-CSF and MITRE ATT&amp;C</li><li>Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Skills, Knowledge, &amp; Experiences, preferred&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>CISSP, GIAC, CCSK, CCSP certifications</li><li>Familiarity with AWS Organizations Service Control Policies (SCP), Resource Control Policies (RCP), and Declarative Policies.</li><li>Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation), Containers and Serverless functions. (2+ years)</li></ul>

Lead Security Engineer (Detection & Response)

<div><strong>Location: </strong>Golden, CO (On-Site, 5 days/week)</div><div><strong>Hours</strong>: Full-time</div><div><br><strong>Position Mission</strong></div><div>The <strong>Director of IT</strong> is responsible for overseeing FOCUS’s technology infrastructure and strategy to ensure the organization’s systems, networks, and services support its mission and daily operations effectively. Reporting to the VP of IT, the Director of IT leads a multi-disciplinary team of IT professionals, manages vendor relationships, and oversees IT budgeting, security, and compliance. The role requires high-level strategic thinking, hands-on IT experience, and strong leadership skills to foster innovation, efficiency, and reliability in all technical areas. This is a full-time, on-site position in Golden, Colorado.</div><div><br><strong>Position Responsibilities</strong></div><div><strong>1. Strategy &amp; Leadership</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Technology Strategy &amp; Roadmap</strong>: Collaborate with the VP of IT to develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap that aligns with FOCUS’s mission, strategic goals, and growth trajectory.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Development</strong>: Recruit, mentor, train, and manage a team of IT professionals (infrastructure, help desk, security, etc.). Encourage a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong>: Partner with other departments (Finance, Operations, Mission Development, etc.) to understand technological needs, identify opportunities for process improvement, and drive technology-enabled solutions.</li></ul><div><strong>2. Infrastructure &amp; Operations</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Systems &amp; Network Management</strong>: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems, including servers, networks, cloud environments, and telecommunications. Ensure high availability, reliability, and security.</li><li><strong>Help Desk &amp; Support</strong>: Supervise user support services to provide timely and effective resolution of hardware, software, and network issues. Establish and track performance metrics (e.g., ticket resolution time, user satisfaction) to continuously improve service levels.</li><li><strong>Vendor &amp; Service Provider Management</strong>: Manage relationships with external partners (hardware/software vendors, managed service providers, etc.), including contract negotiation, service level agreements, and performance monitoring.</li></ul><div><strong>3. Security &amp; Compliance</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Cybersecurity</strong>: Develop and maintain a robust cybersecurity program, including threat assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and training programs to ensure organization-wide security awareness.</li><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</strong>: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. Perform regular audits and risk assessments, implementing best practices to protect sensitive data.</li><li><strong>Disaster Recovery &amp; Business Continuity</strong>: Define and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Oversee periodic testing of backup systems and processes to ensure minimal downtime in the event of a crisis.</li></ul><div><strong>4. Project Management</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Project Oversight</strong>: Lead and manage complex IT projects from ideation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong>: Communicate project goals, progress, and updates to leadership and relevant teams. Provide clear guidance and set realistic expectations regarding resource needs and timelines.</li><li><strong>Change Management</strong>: Develop and implement change management strategies to minimize disruption and enhance user adoption of new systems and technologies.</li></ul><div><strong>5. Budgeting &amp; Resource Allocation</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Annual IT Budget</strong>: In collaboration with the VP of IT, develop and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities.</li><li><strong>Resource Planning</strong>: Optimize resource allocation to balance day-to-day support needs with strategic initiatives. Make data-driven recommendations regarding new tools, upgrades, and services.</li></ul><div><strong>6. Organizational &amp; Mission Alignment</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Mission Support</strong>: Understand and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission, integrating its values into decision-making and team culture.</li><li><strong>Community Engagement</strong>: Collaborate with organizational leadership and stakeholders to leverage technology in support of evangelization efforts, donor engagement, and community outreach.</li><li><strong>Training &amp; Evangelization</strong>: Encourage IT best practices and empower staff, missionaries, and students (when applicable) through training programs that enhance technology usage and alignment with the organization’s evangelistic focus.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required.</li><li>Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA preferred.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience</strong>:<ul><li>8+ years of progressive experience in IT management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Director, Senior Manager, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity programs.</li><li>Experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization is a plus.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Technical Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Deep knowledge of network protocols, server technologies, virtualization, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>Familiarity with data management, CRM systems, and ERP platforms.</li><li>Robust understanding of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).</li></ul></li><li><strong>Leadership &amp; Interpersonal Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate organizational needs into practical technology strategies.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Mission &amp; Values Alignment</strong>:<ul><li>Commitment to uphold and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission and values.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a faith-based environment, respecting the Catholic identity of the organization.</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></div><div>For this role, we anticipate paying <strong>$120,000 - $160,000/year</strong>. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.</div><div><br>As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:</div><ul><li>Medical, Vision and Dental insurance</li><li>Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account</li><li>Employer-provided life insurance</li><li>Long-term disability insurance</li><li>Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)</li><li>403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff</li><li>Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection</li><li>Integrity-based Paid Time Off</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.</li></ul><div><br>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.&nbsp;</div>

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