Chief Technology Officer (Remote)

7Seventy Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sabbatical after 5 years

Education reimbursement

Job summary

7Seventy Recruiting seeks a Chief Technology Officer to provide executive leadership across technology strategy, product engineering, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Reporting to the CEO, this hands-on role oversees operations, enterprise systems, security governance, and risk management, guiding the technology function at the highest level.

The role combines strategic leadership with accountability for cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, regulatory compliance, and resilience through

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive information technology leadership experience, including roles like CTO or VP IT.
• Experience with zero-trust architectures, IAM, and automated endpoint management.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise cybersecurity operations and audit cycles (SOC 2 Type II / ISO 27001).
• Strong track record aligning IT strategy with business goals and managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the technology strategy and cloud roadmap for the core SaaS platform.
• Lead enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise the CEO and Board on technology risks, investments, and resilience strategies.
• Oversee budgets, vendor governance, and alignment of product, engineering, and data initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Zero-trust security

IAM

Enterprise IT architecture

Budget & vendor governance

Board/CEO advisory

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.

About the Role

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.