Director, IT – Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead Cambiar’s IT and Security strategy, roadmap, vendor partnerships, and compliance efforts.

• Create and maintain a detailed registry of applications, data flows, and integrations.

• Identify risks in systems, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization.

• Assess technology usage, costs, and security posture to minimize duplication and enhance interoperability.

• Develop and execute cybersecurity policies and practices aligned with SOC 2 and other pertinent frameworks.

• Establish and supervise secure cloud, network, and application architectures.

• Manage data classification, backup and retention processes, and incident response strategies.

• Implement scalable workflows for joiner/mover/leaver processes and uphold least-privilege, role-based access principles.

• Oversee IT vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with SLAs and DPAs.

• Direct device management, identity and access management, and network security initiatives.

• Provide guidance to incubated ventures on IT infrastructure, security practices, and compliance matters.

• Promote organization-wide cybersecurity awareness and shared accountability for data protection.

• Lead assessments and audits related to risk management and compliance, along with training initiatives.

• Monitor metrics, manage audits, and communicate IT/security performance and emerging risks to leadership and the board.

• Collaborate with operations, finance, data, partner teams, and external vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT operations, cybersecurity, or technology risk management.

• Practical experience in executing and managing IT systems and cybersecurity software and processes, including IAM, MDM, RBAC, and pentesting.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO, or similar standards.

• Experience in partnering with external vendors and developing internal capacity and scalable IT processes.

• Ability to thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics into accessible, actionable insights.

• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive; capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results independently.

• Demonstrated success in building secure, efficient, and people-centered systems.

• Experience in education, nonprofit, or social impact organizations is advantageous.

• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating across different time zones.

• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm, with flexibility based on workload, calls, and meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Organizationally-observed holidays throughout the year.

• Optional 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• HSA/FSA options.

• Pet insurance.

• Stipends to help cover phone and internet expenses.

• Stipend for home office setup.

• Wellness stipend.

• Team retreats and meetings throughout the year.