Specialist, Systems Security

About Textile Exchange  

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving beneficial outcomes for climate and nature across the fashion, apparel, and textile industry. We guide a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and material producers towards more purposeful production, right from the start of the supply chain.  

By 2030, our goal is to guide the industry to drive a 45% reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. To get there, we are keeping our focus holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity too. 

For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to positive impact. That’s why Textile Exchange believes that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.  

To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.  

Joining our team 

We are a globally distributed, fully remote team spanning over 20 countries and united by our commitment to driving positive change in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry.  

We leverage our collective strengths to tackle climate challenges and advance key environmental goals. Collaborating with farming groups, processors, brands, retailers, and environmental experts worldwide, we address critical issues shaping the future of this industry. 

Joining our team means becoming part of a cutting-edge global non-profit dedicated to amplifying impact. Textile Exchange offers competitive compensation, including paid time off, discretionary annual bonuses, learning opportunities, and more.  

Like all roles within our organization, this position is remote, reflecting our US-based yet fully global and home-based structure.  Candidates must be available to work across the United States and European time zones.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Systems Security Specialist to join our growing systems team.  This role blends system administration with a strong focus on security — helping to manage access controls, support system operations, and monitor data protection efforts across our Microsoft-based cloud environment.  The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience, a relevant security certification, and is eager to grow into a more advanced security role.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

•    Implement and maintain security controls aligned with industry frameworks to protect organizational systems and data.
•    Manage endpoint security solutions, and Cloud Infrastructure leveraging tools, to detect and mitigate threats.
•    Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits, tracking remediation efforts and reporting findings.
•    Monitor security logs and alerts from SIEM and other security tools, responding to potential threats.
•    Support identity and access management (IAM) efforts, including Azure AD security, privileged access management (PAM), and role-based access control (RBAC).
•    Maintain access controls and security standards across systems that rely on structured data and user management (e.g., user access reviews, internal tools and SaaS platforms).
•    Administer user permissions and roles within enterprise systems, ensuring audit trails are maintained and access is reviewed regularly.
•    Support the Senior Systems Manager to develop and update security documentation, policies, and incident response plans.
•    Participate in team projects to enhance security posture, automation, and user experience.
•    Work with Senior Systems Manager, to fulfill business initiatives and requirements.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant IT/security administration experience.  

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow processes and document tasks thoroughly.

• Comfortable being hands-on while growing into a more strategic security role.

• Strong communicator who can be a partner to the business and work collaboratively across departments.

• Familiarity with ticketing systems and service workflows.

• Experience working with user access management and structured data systems (e.g., internal admin panels, reporting tools, or SaaS platforms).

• Solid working knowledge of:     

   o Microsoft Cloud stack: Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365    

   o Conditional Access policies    

   o DLP tools and email/data monitoring    

   o MDM tools and mobile device security    

   o DevSecOps

Preffered Requirments

•    Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•    At least one security certification required (e.g., Security+, CISM, CISSP, or similar).
•    At least one MS Azure certification(s) required (e.g MS Azure Administrator or MS Azure Security Engineer).
•    Basic scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python).
•    Knowledge of Technology and Security Frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, NIST, CIS Controls, STRIDE, etc.)
•    Experience in regulated or vendor-facing environments where audit trails and security documentation are essential.

Employment Package

 •   Reports to: Senior Manager, Systems
 •   Full-Time Position, 40 Hours a Week
 •   Location: Virtual/Remote
 •   Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 USD
 •   To be filled as soon as possible (start date to be agreed between both parties).
 •   Our salary structures are location-agnostic, ensuring equal pay for the same role, irrespective of location. Final employment offers are determined based on the role, candidate experience, education, and other relevant factors, but not on location. Offers will be presented in the local currency of the candidate's permanent residence. Benefits are tailored to the region of the candidate's permanent residence and align with Textile Exchange’s regional employment packages.
 •   To see if we hire in your country and for more information, please visit: https://remote.com/country-explorer

How to Apply   

Please apply here with your resume and a cover letter. 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.    

If you have any pressing questions after completing your application, and meet the qualifications, please contact recruitment@textileexchange.org. 

Textile Exchange is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation$65,000 - $80,000 USD