Job description

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. About the Role Success Academy is growing rapidly and security is at the forefront of enabling that growth. We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Information Security & Privacy team. This individual will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving key components of our security program. They will independently lead complex security initiatives, influence security strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor across cross-functional teams. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact, addressing the unique needs of a K-12 school environment. The Senior Security Engineer will be hands-on across multiple domains, including security operations, endpoint protection, cloud security, data loss prevention, compliance, and privacy, while also partnering closely with business and technology teams to ensure that security is embedded across all functions. This role reports into the head of Security & Privacy and sits within the Technology department. The Technology team manages a modern technology environment built around cloud and SaaS based applications, operates networking and in-school technologies across 59 school locations, and supports managed devices used by over 3,000 employees and over 20,000 students. Key Responsibilities Cloud Security: Support security for AWS and GCP environments, working closely with cloud engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities Endpoint Security: Own the organization's endpoint security strategy and operations using CrowdStrike, proactively identifying risks, leading investigations, driving remediation efforts, and continuously improving endpoint protections. Email Security: Lead the evolution of our email security program by designing advanced detection, DLP, and anti-phishing controls while continuously improving protection against emerging attack techniques Security Leadership: Act as the security lead for cross-functional technology initiatives, providing technical guidance and ensuring security is incorporated into architecture, engineering, and operational decisions Security Program Development: Design, implement, and continuously mature security processes across incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, data protection, and security monitoring Security Tooling: Stay ahead of emerging threats and security trends, recommend and vet new tools as appropriate Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including experience independently leading security initiatives within cloud-first organizations. Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Crowdstrike Falcon or similar endpoint security platforms Expertise in Google Workspace security administration (Gmail rules, DLP, monitoring) Expertise in advanced email security platforms (Sublime, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Abnormal, etc.) Expertise with identity access management platforms (Okta) Strong understanding of AWS security architecture, IAM, cloud networking, workload protection, and vulnerability management (Wiz experience preferred) Experience designing security controls rather than simply administering security tools Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex security initiatives from concept through implementation Compliance & Privacy: Experience implementing security controls aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, FERPA Mindset: Meticulous and tenacious in identifying and resolving security risks Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Compensation, Benefits & Perks At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being: Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace. Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave. Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives. This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible. Compensation Range $170,000 — $180,000 USD Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy . We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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Must-haves

Cloud Security: Support security for AWS and GCP environments, working closely with cloud engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities
Email Security: Lead the evolution of our email security program by designing advanced detection, DLP, and anti-phishing controls while continuously improving protection against emerging attack techniques
Security Leadership: Act as the security lead for cross-functional technology initiatives, providing technical guidance and ensuring security is incorporated into architecture, engineering, and operational decisions
Security Program Development: Design, implement, and continuously mature security processes across incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, data protection, and security monitoring
Security Tooling: Stay ahead of emerging threats and security trends, recommend and vet new tools as appropriate
Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including experience independently leading security initiatives within cloud-first organizations.
Strong hands-on experience with Crowdstrike Falcon or similar endpoint security platforms
Expertise in Google Workspace security administration (Gmail rules, DLP, monitoring)
Expertise in advanced email security platforms (Sublime, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Abnormal, etc.)
Expertise with identity access management platforms (Okta)
Experience designing security controls rather than simply administering security tools
Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex security initiatives from concept through implementation
Compliance & Privacy: Experience implementing security controls aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, FERPA
Mindset: Meticulous and tenacious in identifying and resolving security risks
Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:
Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy .
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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Strong understanding of AWS security architecture, IAM, cloud networking, workload protection, and vulnerability management (Wiz experience preferred)

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