Lead Security Engineer (Volunteer, unpaid)

About this Role: Volunteer Lead Security Engineer Location: Remote Commitment: Part-time (volunteer, pro bono role) Contribution Requirements: minimum 10-15 hours a week; minimum 3 to 6 months. About Solution Community: Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion. Our Mission: To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations. Our Vision: Imagine a world where every person can thrive - a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are making that vision a reality and driving change that will shape the future. Professional Volunteering: Professional volunteering is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action. Expectations include: Consistent weekly availability Timely communication and responsiveness Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through Participation in team meetings and workflows Alignment with organizational values and processes Examples: Attending your weekly team sync and sharing updates Responding to Slack messages within a reasonable timeframe Completing assigned tasks by agreed deadlines Role Summary: As our Lead Security Engineer, you will be the guardian of our digital ecosystem, designing and implementing secure systems that protect our platform, data, and global community. You will lead our security strategy, ensuring resilience, trust, and integrity across all technological initiatives. Responsibilities: Design and Defend: Architect and implement robust security frameworks, policies, and protocols that safeguard our infrastructure, applications, and user data. Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively assess vulnerabilities, conduct security audits, and lead threat modeling to prevent and respond to potential risks. Secure Development Practices: Embed security into the software development lifecycle, guiding teams on best practices such as secure coding, encryption, and authentication. Lead Incident Response: Establish and manage incident detection and response processes to ensure rapid resolution and continuous improvement. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into every layer of our platform. Educate and Empower: Mentor team members and raise security awareness across the organization, fostering a culture of shared responsibility. Qualifications: Experienced Security Leaders: 7+ years of experience leading cybersecurity or information security, with a strong background in securing cloud-based systems and applications. Technical Experts: Possess deep knowledge of security principles, including network security, identity and access management, encryption, and vulnerability management. Strategic Thinkers: Able to balance security with usability and scalability, making thoughtful decisions in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. Collaborative Communicators: Able to clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across a global team. Mission-Driven Contributors: Deeply committed to our mission and able to consistently contribute 10–15 hours per week for the duration of the engagement. Your dedication, reliability, and sense of purpose drive meaningful progress and impact. Team & Reporting Structure Reports to: Head of Engineering Collaborate with: Engineering, DevOps, Product, Data, and Leadership teams May lead or mentor: Volunteer engineers and security contributors What We Offer: Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies Meaningful impact on global causes and communities A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration Flexible work life with full autonomy Opportunities for personal and professional growth A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.