EdVisorly
Higher Education
ITSecurityManager
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“IT Security Manager at EdVisorly. Skills: Security operations. Own security program. Maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years information security experience, Direct ownership of security programs, Hands-on SOC 2 Type II experience, Led or co-led audit cycles, Draft and implement security policies, Configure/manage security tools, Written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
SaaS experience, Edtech experience, Higher education experience, FERPA-adjacent data privacy experience, Student data privacy experience, Prior mentoring experience, Transition into direct manager role, Familiarity with MSSP, Knowledge of cloud security fundamentals, Exposure to application security concepts, Experience with vendor risk management programs, CISSP certification, CISM certification, GSEC certification, GCIH certification
What You'll Do.
Maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance
Draft security policies
Update security procedures
Operationalize security policies
Develop incident response
Maintain incident response
Lead deployment of IAM tools
Enforce identity perimeter
Administer identity tools
Administer email security
Manage governance procedures
Manage break-glass procedures
Serve as security liaison
Design vendor risk management
Maintain vendor risk management
Implement hiring controls
Manage background screenings
Manage provisioning gates
Manage security awareness program
Review program effectiveness
Refresh program content
Conduct tabletop exercises
Hold security office hours
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Managed IT provider; vCISO; Managed IT; Engineering teams; HR; Legal
Communication Scope
Explain security risks
Full Job Description
ABOUT EDVISORLY EdVisorly is the industry-leading AI Enrollment Platform transforming higher education. In close partnership with institutions nationwide, we leverage AI to streamline admissions processes and deliver clarity and consistency across enrollment operations. Guided by a people-first innovation framework, we equip our partners to modernize their processes and strengthen the student experience. Our mission is to reduce barriers for students and create a more transparent, equitable path to degree completion. ABOUT THE ROLE As EdVisorly’s first internal security hire, you will own security operations end-to-end—including governance and compliance, identity and access modernization, security tooling configuration, managed security service coordination, and policy development. You will serve as the primary liaison to both our managed IT provider and our vCISO for strategic direction. In your first year, this is a hands-on builder role: you’ll deploy tools, draft policies, and stand up foundational operational practices. As the team grows, this position will evolve into a lead role with direct management responsibility. The work you do at EdVisorly directly protects 200+ higher education institutions and the students whose data flows through our platform. Security is a core sales enabler at EdVisorly, and this position makes that possible. WHAT YOU’LL DO ✅ Own EdVisorly’s day-to-day security program, translating vCISO direction into outcomes across identity, detection, data, and application security ✅ Maintain and evolve the SOC 2 Type II compliance program—evidence collection, control mapping, policy updates, audit preparation ✅ Draft, update, and operationalize security policies and procedures, ensuring documentation reflects real practices and company-wide acknowledgment ✅ Develop and maintain incident response runbooks; serve as incident coordinator during events, escalating to the vCISO as needed ✅ Lead deployment and configuration of identity and ac
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