About 1 billion people globally do not have access to reliable electricity. New Sun Road is a Public Benefit Corporation on a mission to accelerate energy and internet access for everyone, especially underserved and remote populations. We are a global technology leader for the remote management of renewable energy microgrids. As an Intern, you’ll be joining a smart and driven team working to address the climate crisis and economic inequality.

New Sun Road is a high growth start up. Our projects are diverse and impactful; our customers build digital literacy centers in the highlands of Guatemala, power remote communities in fire-prone areas of California and provide mobile renewable energy emergency services during natural disasters. Our unique software platform uses IoT technology and AI algorithms to reduce operating costs and increase control and visibility.

The Information Security Coordinator supports New Sun Road’s operations team with project management, implementation, and documentation of the company’s information security policies, in support of ISO 27001 certification. This part time role reports to the COO.

This is a flexible, remote position, with a preference for an individual who works in or overlaps with Pacific Standard Time, at approximately ten hours per week. The expected pay rate is $30-45 per hour, depending on experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Project management and implementation of NSR’s information security projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to complete necessary tasks for ISO 27001 compliance and cybersecurity policy implementation
• Review, update and log any required documentation and procedures
• Ensure that the information security platform, Securframe, is up to date with documentation and at target security scores, with a goal of ensuring readiness for a surveillance audit of our ISO 27001 certification in September 2024 and annually thereafter
• Other operations project management tasks as needed

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Foundational knowledge of project management and information security principles
• Demonstrated project management experience across multiple functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools and Secureframe or similar information security platform (preferred)

Growth Aspirations and Interests

• A willingness to learn about project management and information security
• Self-motivated, with a problem solving, growth mindset
• Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, New Sun Road’s core missions: development of technology for propagation of renewable energy, access to energy and Internet for underserved communities
• Exemplifies New Sun Road’s cultural values: intelligence, learning, mutual respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and heart

We value diversity of experience and background in our workforce and encourage those who embody this to apply.