Sr Manager, Network & Security Infrastructure

National Kidney Foundation•New York, NY

2h•$71,200 - $142,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the secure design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of NKF’s hybrid network and infrastructure environment across cloud and on-premises platforms. The position provides day-to-day technical leadership for network security, cloud security, security monitoring, incident response, and infrastructure risk management while helping ensure that NKF’s mission can scale securely, reliably, and resiliently, and that every dollar entrusted to us is safeguarded by high-caliber technology.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity roles with direct responsibility for network, cloud, and server environments.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise in enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and Wi-Fi, along with strong network security practices.
Experience administering and securing Windows Server and Linux systems in production environments.
Experience implementing security controls in cloud and SaaS environments, including identity and access management, configuration baselines, logging and monitoring, and least-privilege practices
Working knowledge of vulnerability management, patch management, endpoint and network monitoring, and incident response processes
Experience supporting compliance and audit activities in environments that include HIPAA-related safeguards, and security control evidence gathering
Experience with Microsoft 365 security, Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls
Strong communication, project coordination, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Demonstrated customer service mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness while possessing a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism.
Must remain effective under pressure.
Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field
Experience leading technical staff, vendors, or managed service providers, including work prioritization, escalation handling, and project coordination
Experience working in a nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven environment
Additional certifications are a plus, such as one security certification (for example, CISSP or CISM), one networking certification (for example, CCNP), or one cloud certification (for example, Azure Security Engineer Associate or AWS Security Specialty)

Responsibilities

Help shape NKF’s infrastructure and security roadmap in alignment with organizational priorities, risk tolerance, and budget realities
Support budget planning, lifecycle planning, vendor selection, and resource prioritization for network, cloud, server, and security investments
Coordinate and guide the work of technical staff, managed service providers, and external vendors; manage escalations and help ensure service levels meet organizational needs
Partner with IT leadership, compliance, finance, and operational stakeholders to support audits, risk assessments, and remediation planning
Maintain current network diagrams, standards, runbooks, disaster recovery documentation, and change control practices to support operational continuity and governance
Lead hands-on administration and improvement of NKF’s network and infrastructure services, including LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, routing and switching, firewalls, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, identity integration, monitoring, and connectivity
Design, implement, and maintain security controls across network, cloud, and server environments, including segmentation, secure remote access, privileged access, logging, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration baselines
Administer and secure Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, Windows Server, and Linux environments to support reliable and resilient services
Ensure infrastructure resiliency, redundancy, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities are aligned to business needs and operational risk
Lead or contribute to infrastructure and security projects such as network refreshes, cloud migrations, endpoint security improvements, and modernization initiatives
Oversee day-to-day monitoring of infrastructure and security events; investigate, triage, and coordinate response to alerts, outages, vulnerabilities, and incidents
Coordinate containment, eradication, recovery, root cause analysis, and post-incident follow-up with internal stakeholders and MSSP/SOC partners as needed
Drive continuous improvement in monitoring, patching, vulnerability management, and operational readiness to reduce risk while maintaining a high-quality user experience
Support compliance and audit activities relevant to NKF’s environment, including protection of health-related information, donation and payment processing systems, grant-related records, and broader security control evidence for frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls.