Global IT & Security Director: Identity & Systems

LABUR; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LABUR is partnering with a global engineering client to identify a Director of Information Technology, Security, and Systems. This leader will own the full technology and information security function, setting strategy, designing architecture, running the security program, and building the team to deliver it all.

The ideal candidate combines executive presence with deep technical depth, advising the CEO on risk and diagramming identity flow across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT and/or information security with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Senior accountability spanning IT operations and information security.
• Hands-on IAM experience across Microsoft, Google, and Apple environments.
• Proven track record leading multi-site or multi-region migrations or consolidations.
• Experience owning technology budgets and vendor contracts.
• Clear, confident communicator with executives; ability to travel ~6 global sites.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise IT and information security strategy aligned with business goals across global offices.
• Design target-state architectures for identity, access, and authentication with phased migrations.
• Own the information security program end to end: IAM, controls, policy, training, and risk reporting.
• Lead change management across sites and executive peers for modernization and standards.
• Oversee day-to-day IT ops including end-user support, networks, endpoints, and licensing.
• Maintain incident response plans, tested backups, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Manage MSPs, SaaS vendors, and third-party contractors; negotiate contracts and assess risk.
• Guide modernization of databases, ERP, collaboration platforms and adopt emerging tech like AI.

Skills

Executive leadership

IT operations

Information security

Identity management

Vendor management

Budget ownership

Executive communication

IAM across platforms

Tools

Azure AD

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

LABUR is partnering with a global engineering client to identify a Director of Information Technology, Security, and Systems. This leader will own the full technology and information security function, setting strategy, designing architecture, running the security program, and building the team to deliver it all.

The ideal candidate combines executive presence with deep technical depth, advising the CEO on risk and diagramming identity flow across the enterprise.