Senior Digital and Information Security Specialist

About Kamara

Founded in 2019, Kamara is a social enterprise that supports social justice actors to strengthen their holistic security, risk-informed decision making and overall organisational resilience. We work with a range of organisations - from CSOs to funders and movements - advancing issues from gender to climate justice around the globe. We pride ourselves on giving proportionate and pragmatic recommendations that are tailored and relevant to our partners’ lived realities. We have worked with over 150 organisations to date and have ambitious plans for the coming year.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Senior Digital and Information Security Specialist to join our small dedicated team of risk experts. In this role you will lead the development, delivery, and continual improvement of Kamara’s digital security offering and support a team of digital security specialists, review and refine their work, and ensure our approaches remain current with emerging trends and methodologies. You will also play a key role in administering and strengthening Kamara’s internal IT security and information management systems, working closely with the leadership team to ensure robust, resilient, and practical systems that align with our organisational goals.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a technically skilled and people-centered digital security professional who combines deep technical expertise with excellent communication and facilitation skills. You will have a track record of providing pragmatic, context-sensitive digital security guidance to organisations operating across diverse budgets, capacities, and geographies. We particularly welcome candidates with experience supporting social justice or civil society organisations, especially those working in higher-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Design and Delivery

  • Design and deliver digital and information security assessments, management plans and protocols for a range of partner organisations

  • Facilitate engaging workshops (both virtual and in-person) to support partners in implementing and embedding digital security practices

  • Represent Kamara in meetings with partners

Team and Curriculum Development

  • Support a small team of digital security specialists, reviewing and contributing to their learning and development

  • Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Kamara’s risk management methodologies and tools

  • Stay informed about emerging threats, technologies and best practices, using

    insights to strengthen our digital security offering

Internal Digital Security and IT systems

  • Oversee and administer internal IT and digital security systems, working in close collaboration with the leadership team

  • Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments, recommending and implementing improvements as needed

  • Design and deliver digital security training sessions for staff, as required.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

  • A minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT and digital security roles

  • Experience providing direct digital security support and training, ideally to social justice or civil society organisations, and/or in higher-risk contexts

  • Excellent communication, facilitation and cross-cultural collaboration skills

  • Hands-on experience managing Windows/Linux/or macOS infrastructure and cloud-based environments (Azure, Google, Amazon)

  • Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, mitigation, and hardening techniques

  • A pragmatic approach to digital security, with the ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, actionable guidance

  • Strategic view and experience managing digital and information security risks, including the intersection between information security and legal and regulatory frameworks

  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and ability to work within Western Hemisphere timezones

Preferred:

  • Relevant professional qualification or certification in digital security, IT, or facilitation

  • Experience managing and/or mentoring teams

  • Experience working in social justice organisations / movements and/or in high-risk contexts

  • Additional working languages (e.g., Portuguese)

  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally

Terms

Contract: One-year fixed term (O.8 FTE) with potential for renewal or transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience

How To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@kamara.global with the subject line “Application – Senior Digital and Information Security Specialist [First Name/Last Name]”.

The deadline for applications is 10th December. Initial interviews will be held from the week commencing 15th December.

If you’re considering applying but have questions about the role or your fit, we’d be glad to arrange a brief initial discussion. Contact us at recruitment@kamara.global

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