🛡️ Remote Cybersecurity Policy Manager

🌍 Introduction: Secure the Digital Future from Anywhere

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity isn’t just a technical necessity—it’s a vital thread woven into the fabric of trust, innovation, and inclusion. Our mission's heart lies in the desire to protect systems and people. That’s why we’re seeking a compassionate and forward-thinking Remote Cybersecurity Policy Manager to lead our efforts in crafting and enforcing responsible security policies that uphold our core values of empathy, equity, and resilience.

From the comfort of your chosen workspace, you’ll help build a safer world for everyone across cultures, communities, and continents. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a seasoned leader in cybersecurity governance, your insights will shape how our global team collaborates securely and confidently.

💰 Annual Salary

• $134,962

💼 Position Overview

As a Cybersecurity Policy Manager, you’ll take ownership of policy creation, refinement, and oversight to ensure compliance, protection, and alignment with our inclusive values. This is more than a technical role—it’s a collaborative leadership position with opportunities to influence strategy, promote awareness, and inspire a proactive security culture.

Your efforts will directly influence how teams across departments—from engineering to HR—integrate security into their day-to-day work. As our go-to leader for governance frameworks, you’ll turn complex regulations into simple, actionable policies everyone can understand and adopt.

🎯 Core Responsibilities

📜 Policy Development & Implementation

• ✍️ Develop and continuously refine information protection policies tailored to diverse global teams
• 📖 Ensure all documentation is accessible, jargon-free, and easy to implement
• ⚖️ Align internal policies with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA
• 🤝 Work with compliance and legal partners to anticipate regulatory changes and requirements

🤝 Stakeholder Engagement

• 👥 Lead policy-related collaboration between IT, Legal, Product, HR, and Executive Leadership
• 📢 Advocate for enterprise security best practices across technical and non-technical departments
• 📚 Host virtual workshops, educational campaigns, and onboarding briefings
• 🌐 Ensure multilingual and inclusive language practices in training resources

🔐 Risk Management & Compliance

• 🧠 Conduct internal audits to assess policy effectiveness and adherence
• 🔍 Track emerging risks, industry trends, and evolving cyber threats
• 🛡️ Manage documentation for regulatory reviews and internal assessments
• 💬 Serve as the main point of contact for all governance-related inquiries

🔄 Continuous Policy Improvement

• 🌱 Promote ongoing growth and encourage an environment of learning and progress in digital security
• 🔄 Regularly review policies based on incident feedback, user input, and legal updates
• 💬 Encourage team contributions in shaping practical and inclusive policies
• 🦮 Integrate inclusive language and accessibility practices into policy design

🧠 Required Skills & Qualifications

🎓 Education & Experience

• 🎓 Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related discipline
• 🧹 At least 6 years of hands-on infosec experience, including 3+ years in governance, risk, or compliance roles

📋 Technical & Soft Skills

• 📋 Deep knowledge of information assurance standards and control frameworks
• 🔑 Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate security protocols to diverse teams
• 💬 Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in remote collaboration environments
• 🌍 Cross-cultural competence and a passion for accessible, inclusive communication

🏅 Preferred Certifications

• 📌 CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIPP/US, or equivalent certifications reflecting security leadership capabilities

💖 Our Inclusive Culture

🌈 A Truly Inclusive Workplace

• 🌐 Our focus is on cultivating a workplace culture where everyone belongs
• 👩‍💼 Team members come from varied backgrounds—former teachers, self-taught coders, and industry changemakers all thrive here
• 🤝 Respect and belonging guide every team interaction

📚 Real Employee Story

• 👤 Meet Jordan (they/them): A former educator who transitioned into cybersecurity with mentorship and support. Today, they lead cross-border compliance audits and help new hires onboard with empathy and clarity.

🧘 Well-being & Belonging

• 🧠 We offer well-being initiatives and peer-driven support networks that are available year-round
• 🏡 Flexible work hours to support caregivers, neurodivergent teammates, and global lifestyles
• 🧘 Virtual wellness check-ins, meditation sessions, and community-led events

🌐 Remote-First Work Model

🖥️ Work from Anywhere

• 🌍 Embrace full autonomy and flexibility—work from your favorite city, village, or continent

⏰ Flexible Schedules

• ⏳ Adjust your working hours to match your most productive rhythm
• 🛍️ Collaborate across time zones with synced core hours and asynchronous tools

🔗 Connected Collaboration

• ☁️ Use tools like Notion, Slack, and Zero Trust platforms to collaborate securely
• 📡 Participate in regular team syncs, security town halls, and company-wide events

🚀 Professional Development & Growth

📈 Career Pathways

• 📘 Receive an annual learning budget to attend cybersecurity summits or earn certifications
• 👨‍🏫 Join mentorship tracks for aspiring policy advisors and future CISOs
• 🎯 Lead security-focused task forces or employee resource groups

🔬 Values That Guide Us

• 💡 Empathy in every policy decision
• 🔬 Transparency in security practices
• 🌍 Global perspectives in every policy
• 🎨 Creative thinking in compliance

We celebrate curiosity, encourage experimentation, and understand that excellent policy comes from listening, learning, and adapting.

📢 Why This Role Is Meaningful

This isn’t just another cybersecurity position. This is your chance to lead with heart and logic—to create safer digital environments where people feel secure and supported. Your leadership will ensure that security isn’t a barrier to innovation but a backbone of trust. You’ll work at the intersection of compliance, inclusion, and innovation, bringing forward best practices that empower everyone, everywhere.

🙌 Ready to Join Us?

If you believe in crafting cybersecurity policies that reflect care, diversity, and modern needs, this role is for you. Please help us build a future where digital safety and human dignity are inextricably linked.

😊 We’d love to hear your story—apply today!

Published on: Apr 19, 2025