Sr. Manager, Information Security Administration

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

AIA will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. The collective voice of architects is essential and our work drives positive change through the power of design.

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• We stand for architecture that strengthens our communities
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The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, is building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better built environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of the profession of architecture and the world's prosperity, health, and future.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Infrastructure, Security, and Customer Success, Information Security Administration, is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the security program and tooling. This role emphasizes the strategic use of automation and AI‑driven technologies to enhance the effectiveness of security operations.

The Information Security Administration plays a critical role in executing core information security functions, ensuring alignment with organizational security goals, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include managing and optimizing security technologies, fine‑tuning systems for maximum threat detection and response, and overseeing the administration of security platforms and compliance tools.

This role is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, as well as investigating and remediating security incidents and vulnerabilities and contributes to the implementation of new security solutions, the development and maintenance of policies, standards, and procedures, and the administration of the security awareness program and training.

Job Duties

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

On-prem and Cloud Security

Access Management & Identity Protection

Compliance & Privacy Program Support

Security Awareness & Training

SOP, Process, Reporting & Playbook Management

Frequent contacts

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, programming or a related field, with 7+ years of hands‑on work experience in cybersecurity. Available to provide after‑hours support and respond to critical or emergency response duties as needed.

Supervisory requirement

None

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our company values and workplace culture, including :

AIA employees have access to a variety of other programs, including :

Travel Requirements : N / A

Work Location : Hybrid from the Washington, DC area metro only

Employees in the DC Metro area will return to a hybrid work environment in the newly renovated office in the Fall of 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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