IT Security and Applications, Senior Manager

Position Title : IT Security and Applications, Senior Manager

Reports To : Senior Director, IT

Employment Type : Full-Time

Location : Remote – preferred location South Florida

DESCRIPTION :

The Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson's community.

The IT Security and Applications Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the Foundation's IT applications and ensuring the security of its digital infrastructure. This position is responsible for managing software applications, implementing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The ideal candidate combines expertise in application management and cybersecurity to safeguard the organization from cyber threats while maintaining optimal application performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Application Management

Administration and Maintenance

• Oversee the lifecycle management of software applications, including planning, implementation, updates, and decommissioning.
• Ensure applications are running efficiently, securely, and are accessible to authorized users.
• Manage integration between enterprise applications to optimize security and performance
• Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration
• Liaise with vendors to ensure timely software updates, patches, and security fixes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align applications with business needs while ensuring security best practices. Evaluate third-party software for security risks before deployment.
• Performance Monitoring
• Monitor application performance metrics and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify risks within enterprise applications. Implement automated monitoring tools for anomaly detection and threat mitigation.

Cybersecurity Management

Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with industry standards such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 .

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Coordinate regular security risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning on applications and IT infrastructure.

Security Awareness and Training

Develop and deliver cybersecurity training programs for employees to reduce human error and social engineering risks.

Leadership and Team Management

Strategic Planning

Contribute to the development of IT and security strategies that align with organizational goals.

Serve as the primary escalation point for critical application and security incidents.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Key Competencies

Technical Expertise : In-depth understanding of cybersecurity trends and application management.

COMPENSATION :

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000.

HOW TO APPLY : Please email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to employment@parkinson.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate, “ IT Security and Applications, Senior Manager ” in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters and salary requirements will not be considered. No phone calls please.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson's disease.

All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, subject to any legally required accommodations.