Chief Tech & Information Security Leader

DysrupIT Pty; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DysrupIT is seeking a senior technology leader to guide information technology, information security and technology strategy. The role ensures secure and dependable systems, assets and data while shaping how AI supports the business across all departments.

The position combines CIO and CTO responsibilities, driving strategic technology direction, risk management and policy development at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field. A master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 10 years in IT, including at least 5 years in a senior management role such as IT Director, Head of IT, VP of IT, or Head of Information Security.
• Experience setting technology strategy and delivering it across several departments.
• Experience leading information security, including policy development, incident response and working with an outsourced SOC.
• Working knowledge of data privacy requirements, preferably the Philippine Data Privacy Act.
• Experience administering and governing Microsoft 365 and other enterprise platforms.
• Experience introducing new technology, including AI, and managing the change for the people who use it.
• Strong written and spoken communication with executives, department heads and clients.
• Sufficient technical knowledge to assess solutions and review the work of technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the technology direction for DysrupIT and align it with business objectives.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies, and decide which ones the company adopts, how they are adopted and how the results are measured.
• Establish the roadmap for AI-assisted tools across all departments in line with each department's requirements.
• Work with DysrupIT's AI team to create tools that benefit the organization, based on the requirements of each department.
• Maintain the company's AI guidelines and the approval process for new tools.
• Maintain the technical standards that DysrupIT's technology work follows.
• Own the information security program, including the working relationship with the outside managed security monitoring provider (SOC).
• Oversee endpoint protection, DNS filtering, device management and patching on company-managed devices.
• Own the IT and security policy framework, including acceptable use, access control, data classification, encryption, incident response, disaster recovery, supplier security and the ISMS.
• Lead incident response and report incidents and open risks to executive leadership.
• Oversee security awareness training and phishing simulations.
• Ensure compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) and client data protection requirements, including when personal data is used in AI services.
• Oversee Microsoft 365 and the supporting identity, email and collaboration services.
• Oversee all business platforms used by the organization, including HR, ticketing, communications, e-signature and other applications.
• Maintain service request and process workflows between IT and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

IT strategy

Information security

Policy development

Vendor management

Data privacy knowledge

Microsoft 365 administration

AI adoption

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft 365

ISMS

Job description

DysrupIT is seeking a senior technology leader to guide information technology, information security and technology strategy. The role ensures secure and dependable systems, assets and data while shaping how AI supports the business across all departments.

The position combines CIO and CTO responsibilities, driving strategic technology direction, risk management and policy development at the executive level.