Manager, Cyber Security

USGA • Bernards Township, NJ

17h • $125,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager, Cyber Security, you will play a critical role in planning, executing and maintaining the USGA’s information security strategy. You will work closely and collaboratively with internal stakeholders, security partners and USGA vendors to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of USGA information systems. This is a hands-on role with access to technology and systems to allow you to perform your job functions in a timely and efficient manner. This role requires a deep understanding of information security best practices, risk management, and the ability to identify, develop and implement effective security strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of professional experience in information security, including in a Security Analyst role
• Strong information systems and security analysis skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and successfully execute project plans to achieve defined business objectives.
• Ability to design, implement, and continuously improve internal processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Builds productive working relationships and contributes effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills, including the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources, identify the most important findings, and explain security risks and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the golf and/or sports industry as well as non-profit business models is preferred.
• CISSP, CISM or related information security certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate security programs across governance, risk, vulnerability management, incident response, business continuity, compliance, and vendor oversight.
• Translate security findings into prioritized actions, measurable improvements, and clear guidance for technical and business stakeholders.
• Enhance and maintain the information security roadmap, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments of information security controls and verify their effectiveness.
• Capture and report information security metrics and associated risks to internal stakeholders on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Oversee applicable compliance standards and ensure requirements are met.
• Lead information security projects by establishing priorities, communicating objectives, coordinating stakeholders, and managing work through completion.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, prioritize findings, and collaborate with technical teams to drive remediation.
• Manage the penetration testing program, coordinate testing activities, analyze results, and plan remediation.
• Perform incident detection and response activities, including analyzing, investigating, and escalating issues identified by the SOC team and supporting systems.
• Assist the response team with incident containment, recovery, and post-incident improvement activities.
• Conduct incident response tabletop exercises with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans and coordinate updates with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance for cyber security awareness training activities.
• Partner with Procurement to conduct security due diligence for vendors and third parties.
• Support championship information technology initiatives to ensure onsite technology is implemented securely.
• Monitor security threat intelligence, industry developments, and emerging cybersecurity risks to assess potential impacts to the USGA and recommend appropriate actions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager