Director of IT Infrastructure and Security

Ryze Superfoods LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Director of IT Infrastructure and Security to build a scalable and secure technology framework. This role involves overseeing IT systems, vendor management, and compliance, while collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT leadership and cybersecurity, with a proactive approach to building internal IT functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity.
• 7+ years in an IT leadership role, preferably in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the company’s IT infrastructure roadmap.
• Establish and maintain security policies and governance frameworks.
• Lead vendor management including contract negotiation.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Google Workspace

Okta

Intune

JAMF

Job description

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Director of IT Infrastructure and Security

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and securing the technology infrastructure that powers RYZE Superfoods. As our first Director of IT Infrastructure & Security, you will lay the foundation for a scalable, secure, and future-ready internal tech ecosystem. You’ll lead the implementation of modern IT systems, oversee vendor management and Help Desk operations, and ensure compliance with key regulations while partnering cross-functionally to meet the evolving needs of a fast-growing, digitally native business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Build the IT Function from the Ground Up

Design and implement the company’s IT infrastructure roadmap with a focus on scalability and cloud-first solutions

Evaluate existing systems, identify gaps, and define future-state architecture across networking, SaaS management, and device operations

Lead implementation and administration of tools supporting business ops, collaboration, and data security

Security & Compliance Ownership

Establish and maintain RYZE’s security policies and governance frameworks

Oversee threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response processes

Ensure compliance with evolving privacy and data security standards (e.g., SOC2, GDPR, CCPA)

Manage Help Desk contractors and establish scalable IT support processes

Build efficient onboarding/offboarding workflows, access controls, and troubleshooting playbooks

Lead vendor management including contract negotiation and tech evaluation

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

Partner with Ops, Finance, Marketing, and People teams to assess and support IT needs

Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Champion internal IT initiatives and serve as the go-to expert on all things infrastructure and security

Education and Experience:

10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity

7+ years in an IT leadership role, preferably in a high-growth or startup environment

Demonstrated experience building or scaling internal IT functions from the ground up

Experience managing help desk operations and vendor relationships

Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC2, GDPR, and CCPA

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Required Skills and Abilities:

Deep knowledge of network architecture, endpoint security, device provisioning, and cloud/SaaS environments

Proficiency with tools like Google Workspace, Okta, Intune, JAMF, and other infrastructure platforms

Strong grasp of cybersecurity best practices and governance frameworks

Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset with strategic leadership capabilities

Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Proactive communicator with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders across departments

This is a remote position.

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