Director of IT & Security

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Requirements:

• 8–12+ years of experience in IT and/or Security roles, with 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience managing both IT and Security functions in a high-growth or mid-sized company.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and articulate technology and security risks in business terms to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Strong understanding of modern SaaS environments, device management, identity management (IAM, MDM), GRC, and security frameworks.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA is a plus.
• Collaborative, hands-on leader with strong communication and cross-functional alignment skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's IT and Security strategy.
• Own the roadmap for corporate IT systems.
• Design, implement, and manage robust security operations programs.
• Lead and manage internal and external audits.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly test comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and assess technology and security-related business risks.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks and policies.
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the IT and Security teams.
• Oversee relationships with key technology vendors.
• Stay current with emerging technology trends, security threats, and regulatory changes.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of IT and Security professionals.