Director of IT & Security - SOC 2, AI Enablement, Remote

MagicSchool AI; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited time off

Health insurance

Stock options

401k match

Wellness stipend

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

MagicSchool AI is a leading generative AI platform for teachers, seeking a Director of IT & Security to scale our IT and information security functions. You will manage infrastructure, security programs, and projects while advising on strategic technology decisions.

This role requires onsite availability in Denver as needed for technology support and board meetings, with flexible remote work options. You will report to the Sr.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in information technology and security, with proven experience executing complex projects in a startup environment.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001) and EdTech regulations (FERPA, COPPA).
• Hands-on experience with identity and device management platforms (such as JumpCloud or Okta), scripting (Python preferred), APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-impact projects with a high level of ownership and attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to simplify complex security topics and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a help-desk, policies, and end-to-end employee lifecycle IT processes (onboarding, offboarding, and access management) in partnership with People Operations.
• Procure hardware/software, track inventory, and distribute equipment cost-effectively.
• Oversee vendor management for SaaS tools and IT services, including selection, negotiations, and renewals.
• Lead AI and technology enablement; train team on secure use of technology.
• Manage a comprehensive security program aligned with SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001 and EdTech regulations (FERPA, COPPA).
• Create incident response plans, conduct risk assessments, and drive security awareness across the organization.
• Own our SOC 2 audit cycle, gathering evidence and closing findings.
• Lead and execute complex IT and security projects in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Drive device management, HR/finance/identity system integrations, system migrations, access audits, and infrastructure scaling.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, People Operations, finance, and other teams to integrate security across operations.

Skills

Professional Experience

Compliance Expertise

Technical Depth

Execution Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

JumpCloud

Okta

Python

APIs

AWS

Job description

MagicSchool AI is a leading generative AI platform for teachers, seeking a Director of IT & Security to scale our IT and information security functions. You will manage infrastructure, security programs, and projects while advising on strategic technology decisions.

This role requires onsite availability in Denver as needed for technology support and board meetings, with flexible remote work options. You will report to the Sr.