Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
Success Academy is growing rapidly and security is at the forefront of enabling that growth. We are seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join our Information Security & Privacy team. This individual will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving key components of our security program. They will independently lead complex security initiatives, influence security strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor across cross-functional teams. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact, addressing the unique needs of a K-12 school environment.
The Senior Security Analyst will be hands-on across multiple domains, including security operations, endpoint protection, cloud security, data loss prevention, compliance, and privacy, while also partnering closely with business and technology teams to ensure that security is embedded across all functions.
This role reports into the head of Security & Privacy and sits within the Technology department. The Technology team manages a modern technology environment built around cloud and SaaS based applications, operates networking and in-school technologies across 57 school locations, and supports managed devices used by over 3,000 employees and over 20,000 students. This position will be based in the network office (3-days a week onsite) in Manhattan (10005).
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security: Support security for AWS and GCP environments, working closely with cloud engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities
Endpoint Security: Own the organization's endpoint security strategy and operations using CrowdStrike, proactively identifying risks, leading investigations, driving remediation efforts, and continuously improving endpoint protections.
Email Security: Lead the evolution of our email security program by designing advanced detection, DLP, and anti-phishing controls while continuously improving protection against emerging attack techniques
Security Leadership: Act as the security lead for cross-functional technology initiatives, providing technical guidance and ensuring security is incorporated into architecture, engineering, and operational decisions
Security Program Development: Design, implement, and continuously mature security processes across incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, data protection, and security monitoring
Cloud Security: Support security for AWS and GCP environments, working closely with cloud engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities
Security Tooling: Stay ahead of emerging threats and security trends, recommend and vet new tools as appropriate
Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including experience independently leading security initiatives within cloud-first organizations.
Technical Skills:
Strong hands-on experience with Crowdstrike Falcon or similar endpoint security platforms
Expertise in Google Workspace security administration (Gmail rules, DLP, monitoring)
Expertise in advanced email security platforms (Sublime, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Abnormal, etc.)
Expertise with identity access management platforms (Okta)
Strong understanding of AWS security architecture, IAM, cloud networking, workload protection, and vulnerability management (Wiz experience preferred)
Experience designing security controls rather than simply administering security tools
Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex security initiatives from concept through implementation
Compliance & Privacy: Experience implementing security controls aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, FERPA
Mindset: Meticulous and tenacious in identifying and resolving security risks
Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Why Join Us?
Make an immediate impact by shaping and implementing security practices across a large, mission-driven organization
Work alongside a growing team, with opportunities to take ownership and leadership
Be part of a high-energy, collaborative environment where a strong work ethic is valued
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Skills Required
- 5+ years professional experience in cybersecurity, independently leading security initiatives in cloud-first organizations
- Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon or similar endpoint security platforms
- Expertise in Google Workspace security administration (Gmail rules, DLP, monitoring)
- Expertise with advanced email security platforms (e.g., Sublime, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Abnormal)
- Experience with identity and access management platforms (Okta)
- Strong understanding of AWS security architecture, IAM, cloud networking, workload protection, and vulnerability management
- Experience designing security controls (not just administering tools)
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex security initiatives from concept through implementation
- Experience implementing controls aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FERPA
- Wiz cloud vulnerability management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain security to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work on-site in Manhattan office three days per week
Success Academy Charter Schools Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Success Academy Charter Schools and has not been reviewed or approved by Success Academy Charter Schools.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is considered affordable, with the employer paying a large share of medical premiums and offering multiple plan choices with HSA/FSA options. Employer HSA contributions and day-one eligibility in postings further support lower out-of-pocket costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid childcare leave for primary caregivers, adoption reimbursement, backup child care, and school lottery preference for employees’ children are highlighted. These offerings add tangible family-friendly value alongside core medical and retirement benefits.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recruiting materials emphasize significant annual increases, performance incentives, and faster advancement pathways than traditional districts. Some roles also reference year-end bonuses that can accelerate early-career earnings.
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What We Do
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 20,000 K-12 students in New York City. Our network of over 50 free public charter schools is looking for diverse, ambitious, talented people like you to join our team! Starting on your first day, you’ll receive world-class training and mentorship while working in a collaborative environment with passionate colleagues. As part of the Success Academy team, you will have ample growth opportunities within our network — including leadership roles. Success Academy is seeking candidates from all majors and backgrounds. All interviews are virtual, and a degree in Education is not required to teach. If you graduated or will be graduating with a bachelor's degree between Dec 2023 and Dec 2024, we encourage you to apply! We encourage you to look at our current openings and consider applying.
