Director, IT Infrastructure and Security

Society for Science is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of science and scientific literacy. Since 1921, we have worked to educate and inspire the public about the vital role science plays in human progress.

We achieve this through two key areas: the award-winning journalism of Science News Media Group and three premier STEM research competitions: the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

A major focus of our work has been expanding access to STEM. For the past decade, we have built a comprehensive suite of STEM Outreach programs that bring authentic, high-quality STEM experiences to students in underserved communities across all 50 states and around the globe.

The Director of IT Infrastructure and Security is a new position at a growing organization responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Society's technology infrastructure while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures protect critical systems and data. This role combines strategic planning with hands‑on oversight of infrastructure operations and security protocols.

The Director oversees all aspects of the Society's IT infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud environments, data centers, and end‑user computing. The Director will develop and execute security strategies to protect against cyber threats, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and establish disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Director will collaborate with other IT department leaders to align technological initiatives with the Society's mission.

• Develop and execute IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies aligned with the organization's mission and CTO‑defined best practices
• Lead digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives across the enterprise
• Provide strategic guidance to the CTO on technology investments, architecture decisions, and risk management
• Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures
• Vet, approve, and manage AI‑enabled productivity tools with a focus on security, privacy, and responsible use
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the IT function

• Supervise and mentor two direct reports and provide day‑to‑day leadership and performance guidance
• Oversee the daily operations, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and end‑user systems
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex infrastructure and security issues
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for critical systems
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) and monitor IT performance metrics to ensure reliable service delivery
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for technology services, hardware, and software
• Secure the organizations IT infrastructure using policies and tools to protect against threats internally and in the cloud, manage firewalls, and monitor network traffic.
• Set up and oversee audio and video systems to support meetings, events, and organizational communications

• Design, implement, and maintain organization‑wide security protocols, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Coordinate security incident response activities and elevate significant risks to the CTO as appropriate
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses in collaboration with third‑party vendors
• Ensure…