Chief Technology Officer

7Seventy; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plan match

Volunteer time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

7Seventy is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead the enterprise technology strategy, product engineering, and cybersecurity across a remote, US-based organization. The role reports to the CEO and oversees technology operations, enterprise systems, and risk management.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of progressive IT leadership, with strong cloud, SaaS, and zero-trust architecture expertise, and a proven ability to align technology with business priorities. Travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT leadership experience with strategic technology oversight.
• Deep expertise in zero-trust security, IAM, and cybersecurity governance.
• Experience aligning product engineering, data strategy, and IT with business priorities.
• Knowledge of SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overall technology strategy, cloud roadmap, and technical direction for the core SaaS platform.
• Oversee enterprise IT budgets, licensing, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Guide product from beta to market and address technical debt for scalability.
• Advise CEO and Board on technology risks, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Skills

Technology Strategy

Enterprise IT Governance

Zero-Trust Architecture

IT Risk & Compliance

Product Engineering & Data Oversight

Cloud Infrastructure

SaaS Platform Engineering

Corporate Cybersecurity

Job description

Experience: 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience

Core Areas: Technology Strategy, Enterprise IT Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, SaaS Platform Engineering, Corporate Cybersecurity, Zero-Trust Architecture, IT Risk & Compliance, Product Engineering & Data Oversight

Compensation: $220,000–$230,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Travel: Occasional travel for in-person all-staff meetings, organizational events, and other business-related needs.

Schedule: Work outside regular business hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, may be required.

The Chief Technology Officer provides executive leadership across enterprise technology strategy, product engineering, IT infrastructure, and corporate cybersecurity. Reporting directly to the CEO, this hands‑on, multidisciplinary position oversees technology operations, enterprise systems, security governance, and technical risk management. The role also manages the Chief Product, Engineering, and Data Officer, ensuring alignment between product development, engineering, data strategy, infrastructure, and organizational priorities.

This executive position combines strategic technology leadership with operational accountability for cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT architecture, SaaS platforms, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include advising executive leadership and the Board of Directors, managing technology investments, supporting scalable product development, and strengthening enterprise resilience through zero-trust security, identity and access management, and established information security frameworks.

Location: United States

Workplace: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience

Core Areas: Technology Strategy, Enterprise IT Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, SaaS Platform Engineering, Corporate Cybersecurity, Zero-Trust Architecture, IT Risk & Compliance, Product Engineering & Data Oversight

Compensation: $220,000–$230,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Travel: Occasional travel for in-person all-staff meetings, organizational events, and other business-related needs.

Schedule: Work outside regular business hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, may be required.

What You’ll Do

Internal IT Strategy & Enterprise Governance

• Develop and execute the overall technology strategy, cloud infrastructure roadmap, and technical direction supporting the organization's core SaaS platform.
• Oversee enterprise technology budgets and optimize expenditures across software licensing, infrastructure procurement, hardware lifecycles, and vendor contracts.
• Partner with executive leadership to transition new products from beta development to market launch while addressing technical debt and maintaining platform scalability.
• Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on enterprise technology risks, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and corporate cybersecurity resilience.

Enterprise IT & Collaboration Architecture

• Direct daily corporate IT operations, including endpoint management, automated employee provisioning and deprovisioning, and multi-tier helpdesk support.
• Oversee enterprise productivity suites and collaboration technologies, implementing zero-trust access controls, single sign-on (SSO), and document retention policies.
• Manage business systems infrastructure in partnership with organizational leadership to maintain high availability, reliable integrations, and strong security controls.

Corporate Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

• Lead enterprise-wide information security initiatives covering corporate endpoints, networks, SaaS applications, and internal technology environments.
• Establish, maintain, and audit enterprise IT policies covering acceptable use, zero-trust identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), and employee offboarding procedures.
• Oversee compliance and audit readiness for SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001, and applicable 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) nonprofit legal boundaries.
• Coordinate with Legal, Human Resources, and Finance to maintain appropriate security governance and regulatory compliance across internal systems.

Cross-Functional Alignment & Platform Architecture

• Partner with departmental and executive leaders to transform early-stage technology concepts and prototypes into scalable operational solutions.
• Evaluate alpha projects and proofs of concept (PoCs) developed across departments, determining whether to integrate them into the core SaaS platform or architect them as independent, scalable services.
• Serve as a primary technology advisor to employees, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors on enterprise capabilities, emerging risks, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Reduce vendor lock‑in exposure by developing standardized data portability and integration frameworks across corporate SaaS applications.

Product, Engineering & Data Oversight

• Directly manage the Chief Product, Engineering, and Data Officer, establishing shared objectives and executive-level accountability.
• Align product development, engineering, and data strategies with enterprise technology architecture, infrastructure requirements, and cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate on budget allocation, resource planning, and prioritization decisions across product, engineering, and data initiatives.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing, service‑oriented corporate IT and cybersecurity team aligned with organizational growth requirements.
• Develop automated internal technology processes that support operational efficiency while maintaining rigorous information security standards.
• Improve enterprise IT service delivery and internal workflows without introducing unnecessary operational complexity for employees.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 12+ years of progressive information technology leadership experience, including experience as a Director of IT, Head of IT/Operations Technology, VP of IT, or Chief Technology Officer.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise IT and information systems environments, including zero‑trust architectures, identity and access management, and automated endpoint administration.
• Experience developing and managing capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) strategies for corporate IT, including SaaS licensing, hardware procurement lifecycles, and third‑party vendor governance.
• Proven experience directing enterprise cybersecurity operations and successfully managing SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 audit cycles.
• Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and leading technical teams with diverse areas of expertise.
• Experience establishing or scaling an internal IT function during a period of organizational growth.

Required Skills

• Advanced expertise in enterprise IT architecture, information systems administration, and secure workplace technology infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of zero‑trust security architectures, identity and access management (IAM), and automated endpoint management.
• Expertise in architecting, securing, and administering enterprise collaboration platforms and workplace productivity suites.
• Ability to manage enterprise cybersecurity operations, information security governance, and compliance‑related technology requirements.
• Proficiency in corporate IT financial planning, software license management, infrastructure purchasing, hardware lifecycle management, and vendor oversight.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical employees, executive leadership, and Board members.
• Strong technical leadership capabilities across enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and multidisciplinary IT teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 95%–100% of employee and dependent premiums covered by the employer.
• 2–4 weeks of paid vacation annually, depending on seniority.
• 13 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 2 weeks of US office closure.
• 10 days of paid sick leave annually.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution/match.
• Charitable contribution matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to $250 annually.
• 2 paid days off annually for volunteer activities.
• Education reimbursement of up to $1,500 per year.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings options.
• $200 monthly stipend for cell phone, wellness expenses, and other eligible costs.
• 8 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

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