Global IT & Security Leader — Scale & Compliance

DISTYL; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Distyl AI in the United States is seeking a Senior IT Manager to build and lead Distyl’s IT organization during a period of rapid growth. Reporting to executive leadership, you will own the strategy, systems, security controls, compliance programs, and operational processes that enable Distyl to scale globally from about 180 to 500+ employees.

This highly hands‑on leadership role includes leading a small but growing team, executing critical initiatives, and establishing a world‑class IT

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Distyl’s IT organization, including hiring, coaching, and developing a high‑performing team.
• Establish a culture of operational excellence, accountability, responsiveness, and attention to detail across the IT organization.
• Define the long‑term IT strategy, operating model, budget, and roadmap.
• Build an IT organization capable of supporting a global workforce of 500+ employees.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across Engineering, Security, Legal, Finance, People, and Operations.
• Establish and maintain governance around identity, devices, networks, SaaS platforms, and corporate infrastructure.
• Own corporate compliance programs including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and future certifications.
• Deliver a world‑class employee technology experience across office and remote environments.
• Drive automation of employee lifecycle management and access governance.

Job description

Distyl AI in the United States is seeking a Senior IT Manager to build and lead Distyl’s IT organization during a period of rapid growth. Reporting to executive leadership, you will own the strategy, systems, security controls, compliance programs, and operational processes that enable Distyl to scale globally from about 180 to 500+ employees.

This highly hands‑on leadership role includes leading a small but growing team, executing critical initiatives, and establishing a world‑class IT