As you look for your next position, you may search for a role that has deeper meaning, bringing hope to a lost world. You also want to be surrounded by an extremely skilled team who shares your same passion for cyber security.  You're hoping for an environment that encourages personal, spiritual, and professional development. And guess what? You can have it all! We want to personally invite you to join us at EMF – the largest Christian broadcasting network in the country, where we amplify the message of Christ through various media platforms.

We're on the lookout for a Director of Cybersecurity to lead and implement IT security best practices, systems, and architecture ministry-wide. This isn't just a job; it's a calling. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, you'll be at the forefront of fortifying our digital landscape to bring hope to our growing listener base. As a strategic and hands-on leader, you'll direct the design of security systems, assess business continuity and disaster recovery readiness, and stay ahead of the IT threat landscape.

This position is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

A few tasks that you’ll be responsible for…

• Direct and approve the design of security systems.
• Assess EMF’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery readiness and ensure appropriate plans are in place and tested.
• Maintain the current IT threat landscape for the ministry and make recommendations for changes.
• Assess the security/risk posture within the IT network, systems and software applications and provide solution recommendations.
• Provide security applications to support for both on-premise and cloud technologies.
• Provide strategic leadership, mentoring and develop a highly competent and responsive IT Strategy team.

Here's what we're looking for...

• 8+ years exp. in leadership and management.
• 8+ years Information security experience.
• Proven experience in evaluation and implementation of enterprise wide information security technologies and concepts.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a plus.
• Certified Ethical Hacker, Incident Handling Certification, Certified Information Security Auditor and formal information security education is desired.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”