Specialist, Information Security

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.

Step Up For Students offers an excellent benefits package:

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Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development


Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue the most appropriate learning options for their children. We unite communities to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future. With this support, students can choose the right learning environment and access resources to reach their full potential.

Our culture is rooted in two core values:
• Everyone is an asset
• Every event is an improvement opportunity

These values guide how we work together and continuously improve. We expect every team member to bring these principles to life in their daily work.

Job Description Summary
This position will work with the Director of Information Security, managers, and other organizational members necessary to perform duties to aid in the completion of information security projects that reinforce the information security & privacy management program and practice.

Location: Remote (United States)

Key Responsibilities:
• Support and administer the implementation of security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
• Protect systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
• Implement security improvements by assessing the current security environment, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.
• Perform initial and periodic privacy and security risk assessments and conduct ongoing monitoring activities in coordination with the organizations other compliance and audit functions.
• Evaluate new products, information systems, architectures for compliance with company security policies.
• Track efficiencies of security controls implemented in support of the organizations security objectives. Assist in access reviews to ensure privacy principles are applied to applications, networks, and other areas that are defined or within audit scope.
• Assist in access reviews to ensure privacy principles are applied to applications, networks, and other areas that are defined or within audit scope.
• Assist in reviewing vulnerability reports, app scan findings, IDS/IPS logs, and log monitoring applications to identify and prioritize findings and escalate unusual activity.
• Evaluate the impact of technical and business changes and re-engineering efforts, and all system development projects relevant to information security & privacy controls.
• Assist with external audits including all related compliance/audit issues, corrective action plans, process control manuals, and documentation. This includes direct interaction with any 3rd party providers.
• Review violations of computer security and data privacy practices and discuss security procedures to ensure violations are not repeated.
• Assist and promote activities to foster privacy and security awareness and compliance within the organization.
• Assist in development and support of organization-wide privacy policies and procedures, including without limitation to: Security standards Security processes Vulnerability assessments and reports Recordkeeping and administrative requirements Support for security compliance activities

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated success and a proven track record of professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, industries or military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements.
• This position requires 3-5 years of experience working in a computer science related field.
• Recognized security related certificate (Security+, SSCP, CCSP, etc.)
• Degree or equivalent work experience in a computer science/security related discipline.
• Familiarity with application security, database technologies used to store enterprise information, directory services, and information systems auditing.
• Experience working with information and network security practices, software, and hardware.
• Understanding of business/technology controls to manage confidential data throughout its lifecycle.
• Reasonable working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Visio.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have:
• Active and industry recognized security credentials

Key Competencies:
• Strong communications skills (written and oral)

Interview Process:
• Veriff Identity Verification
• Recruiter Video Interview
• Hiring Manager Video Interview
• Panel Video Interview

Why you’ll love working here:
• Award-Winning Culture:
We’ve been named one of the Best Companies to Work For four years in a row by Florida Trend and Workforce Research Group and honored as one of the Healthiest Companies by Florida’s First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. Fast Company recognized us as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators—proof that we foster an environment where big ideas and bold thinking are encouraged.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts. We also offer a competitive 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Harmony:
Remote work options and unique time-off programs—including 14 paid holidays, Care and Parental Leave, and our Flexible Leave policy.
• Growth & Development:
From mentorship programs to management training and professional development opportunities, we invest in your career journey every step of the way.
• Supportive Professional Environment:
Our dedicated coaching team is here to help you succeed, and employee-led committees give you a voice in shaping our workplace. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged, it’s how we work.

Working Conditions and Equipment Use:
• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.


Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.