Information Technology Director

at  Rainforest Action Network

RACIAL JUSTICE

RAN strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this ongoing process and work with us to create a just and inclusive work environment and world.
RAN values diversity in race, class, gender, culture, and religion, and implements programs internally to ensure that staff, board, and activists understand and adopt anti-oppression principles (https://www.ran.org/anti_oppression/). For more information about RAN’s history, culture, and philosophy, please visit RAN’s website (https://www.ran.org/).

THE POSITION

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IT Director to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting our global IT infrastructure, implementing solutions, and providing day-to-day support to meet the needs of a geographically dispersed team of over 60 staff across more than 12 countries. Responsibilities encompass a blend of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role reports directly to the CFO and works collaboratively across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have the following characteristics and qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience in Information Technology, preferably including cybersecurity, is required.
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN administration, cybersecurity best practices, and service contracts.
• Previous experience in:
• International non-profit environment preferred.
• Creating IT infrastructure policies and building and implementing new systems.
• Evaluating security and usability of privacy-focused apps and platforms.
• Data Hygiene policy development, planning and implementation (including automated systems in e.g. Google Suite, Slack, Zoom).Public Key Cryptography
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• training and key management e.g. for PGP/GPG.

• Tor infrastructure for security/privacy goals (e.g. Tor Browser, TAILS, OnionShare).
• Deploying and managing secure desktop environments (including: QubesOS; TAILS; MacOS Lockdown mode, Advanced Data Encryption and Contact Key Verification).
• Managing and optimizing for usability enhanced security options for mobile devices (e.g. GrapheneOS, iOS Lockdown Mode).
• Tech security for partners and organizations in hostile network and political environments.
• Experience with evaluating and using private/secure Machine Learning/AI/LLM.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations, and commitment to RAN’s values.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Willingness to adapt to emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of typical work hours (i.e. early mornings and/or late evenings) to connect with global staff.