IT Operations & Security Lead at Datakindinc · LumiJobs

Qualification

ClearHands-on experience with GRC toolsAt DataKindWhy Work with DataKindFlexibility and time off

Deep alignment with DataKind's mission and values, and demonstrated commitment to educational equity and data-driven social impact
5+ years in IT operations or systems administration, with at least 2 years owning IT for an organization or office
Direct experience supporting a SOC 2 audit (or ISO 27001 or similar), including evidence collection and operating controls
Strong working knowledge of operating systems (required: Windows, MacOs, preferred: Linux) identity and access management platforms, MDM, and SaaS administration
Clear, patient communication with non-technical colleagues
The judgment to prioritize between an urgent helpdesk ticket and a compliance deadline, and to say so when both can’t happen at once
Experience creating documentation and standard operating procedures

Hands-on experience with GRC tools.
Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Google Workspace Administrator, or Microsoft 365 Administrator
Experience with HRIS-to-IdP integrations for automated provisioning
Experience in a small or growing organization where you built processes from scratch
At DataKind, we believe in the transformative power of data science and AI to create a more promising future. Since our founding in 2012, we've been at the forefront of designing scalable, data-driven tools that address some of the world's toughest challenges—ranging from frontline health, humanitarian action, climate and enviroment, economic opportunity, education, and more. As both a product innovator and a movement catalyst, we set new standards in the social sector, empowering organizations to harness the full potential of data science and AI while putting communities first.
Why Work with DataKind
At DataKind, we believe that people are the most important asset to delivering on our mission. As a people-first remote organization, we offer the following for all our employees:
Flexibility and time off. Enjoy genuine flexibility that goes beyond adjustable hours. We build in shared time off, organization-wide recharge days, bi-weekly meeting-free days, and flexible PTO (with a minimum of 20 vacation days encouraged annually).

IT Operations & Security Lead