Chief Operating Officer 

Location: Remote USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $190,000-$220,000

 

About NGO-ISAC

NGO-ISAC is the leading cybersecurity community for non-governmental organizations, serving 400+ members including think tanks, human rights organizations, foundations, environmental groups, and healthcare nonprofits and partnering with private sector organizations both large and small. We're the cybersecurity backbone keeping civil society functioning in an increasingly digital world.

Our mission: Boost cybersecurity maturity in NGOs through strategic intelligence, best practices, and immersive education, fostering a resilient and collaborative security culture.

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The Opportunity

Join our leadership team as Chief Operating Officer and help scale an organization that's critical to national security and civil society. This role combines operational leadership with risk oversight, reporting directly to the CEO.

What makes this role unique:

• Direct impact on organizations advancing critical global missions

• Build essential infrastructure protecting civil society from cyber and other threats

• Shape the future of NGO cybersecurity as a founding leader

• Work with a passionate, mission-driven team solving real-world problems

 

What You'll Do
Operational Leadership 

• Scale our operations as we grow from startup to established organization

• Drive operational excellence across finance, HR, and vendor relationships

• Lead strategic initiatives in partnership with CEO and board

• Build systems and processes that support sustainable growth

• Manage cross-functional projects and resource allocation

• Establish metrics to track organizational performance

• Scale to meet the moment
   

Community Engagement

• Develop resources to help members improve their risk management

• Increase engagement from members of civil society and civil society organizations that can help community manage or avoid risk​

• Recruit specialized professionals to broaden the scope of risk areas addressed by NGO-ISAC community

• Facilitate collaboration among our 400+ member community with a focus on reducing risk in many forms including cybersecurity, governance, and other threats to our member organizations 

• Support member organizations during cybersecurity crises
  
   

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Experience

• 5+ years senior operational leadership- COO, Operations Director, or similar role 

• Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience

• Integrated Responsibilities

• Startup or high-growth environment experience

• Team leadership and people management skills

• Cybersecurity or technology sector knowledge

• Bachelors degree or equivalent education
   

Nice-to-Have

• Membership organization experience

• Crisis management experience

• MBA, MPA or advanced management degree
   

Personal Qualities We Value

• Mission-driven - energized by helping organizations make the world better

• Collaborative leader - builds strong relationships across stakeholders

• Strategic thinker - balances big picture with execution details

• Bias toward action - you thrive in fast-moving environments

• Swiss Army knife mentality - comfortable wearing multiple hats
   

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $190,000-$220,000 

• Comprehensive benefits including health

• Unlimited PTO 4+ weeks strongly encouraged

• Professional development budget and advancement opportunities

• Flexible remote work environment

• Access to cutting-edge cybersecurity intelligence and industry networks

• Remote work flexibility

• Professional development and advancement opportunities
   

Impact & Growth

• Founding leadership role in critical national security initiative

• Meet the Moment at a critical time for civil society help respond to these threats

• Direct access to cutting-edge cybersecurity intelligence and networks

• Opportunity to build essential infrastructure for civil society

• Collaborative culture focused on professional growth
   

Lifestyle

• Flexible schedule that supports work-life balance

• Monthly In person team meeting that team unity and culture building 

• Quarterly travel for key meetings, conferences, and member events

• Autonomy to shape your role and make meaningful decisions

• Unlimited Time Off to rest and recharge  
   

Ready to Apply?

We're looking for someone who can grow with us - from startup energy to an established organization. If you're excited about protecting civil society and building something meaningful, we want to hear from you.

NGO-ISAC is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and hires for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all people hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization.

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