Director of IT

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the IT strategy, roadmap, and budget, collaborating closely with the COO and business leaders to prioritize investment opportunities.

• Lead the security program, which encompasses risk management, access controls, incident response, employee training, and oversight of vendors and systems.

• Manage SOC compliance and audits, ensuring that controls, evidence, and remediation efforts are organized throughout the year.

• Ensure reliable and responsive IT support for employees across the global workforce.

• Enhance onboarding, offboarding, device management, identity and access, and day-to-day support processes and systems.

• Evaluate the technology landscape and improve scalability, integration, documentation, and resilience.

• Build and nurture the IT function, determining internal capacity, the use of partners, and ownership responsibilities.

• Collaborate with teams exploring AI tools and automation to facilitate useful, secure, and appropriate adoption.

• Clearly communicate technical risks and recommendations to leadership, translating them into actionable choices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles within an IT function, team, or significant area of responsibility.

• Proven experience in supporting a global workforce and managing IT requirements across various countries and time zones.

• Strong background in security, including risk assessment, implementing effective controls, and responding to security incidents.

• Experience overseeing cloud applications, identity and access management, endpoint management, IT support, and technology vendors.

• Demonstrated success in improving IT systems and processes as organizations expand.

• Ability to formulate a strategy, remain engaged with operational activities, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

• Experience managing SOC compliance, preparing for audits, or overseeing a comparable security assurance program.

• Experience in building or expanding an IT team and making decisions regarding the use of external partners.

• Previous experience supporting a consulting or other professional services organization.

• Familiarity with evaluating AI tools and creating practical guidance for their secure implementation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.