Head of IT Infrastructure and Security

demandscience; United States; Remote; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote

Paid time off

Medical coverage through HMO

Life insurance

Peer-appreciation program

Employee referral program

Job summary

demandscience is seeking an executive technology leader to direct global IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical operations for a multinational B2B data and intelligence organization. You will own enterprise tech strategy, security posture, governance, compliance, and AI governance, reporting to the CFO.

You will set strategic direction, build roadmaps, mentor senior leaders, and oversee AWS, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and enterprise SaaS, while ensuring audit readiness for GDPR,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• At least 10 years in progressive leadership within enterprise IT, infrastructure, security, or technology operations.
• At least 5 years leading managers, directors, or senior technology leaders in a global organization.
• Proven track record in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, compliance, audit, and operations.
• Strong expertise with AWS, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, enterprise SaaS ecosystems, identity management, endpoint management, security operations, and compliance frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, or AWS credentials are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for corporate IT infrastructure, end-user computing, collaboration platforms worldwide.
• Build and execute multi-year roadmaps covering technology, security, governance, and operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior technology leaders, with workforce planning and succession responsibilities.
• Own architecture, availability, performance, and lifecycle of global infrastructure (AWS, M365, Google Workspace, SaaS, endpoints).
• Direct cybersecurity, IAM, vulnerability management, Zero Trust, incident response, and security awareness programs.
• Maintain audit readiness for GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, and AI-related ISO standards; lead business continuity and third-party risk management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enterprise IT

Cybersecurity

Governance & compliance

Audit readiness

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

JumpCloud

NinjaOne

CrowdStrike

Job description

Role overview

An executive leadership role is open for a senior technology leader to direct the global IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical operations function of a multinational B2B data and intelligence organization. The position carries full ownership of enterprise technology strategy, security posture, governance, compliance, and AI governance across a worldwide workforce. It reports to the CFO and partners with executive peers across Product, Engineering, Revenue, Legal, HR, and Finance to align technology investment with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for corporate IT infrastructure, end-user computing, collaboration platforms, and enterprise technology services worldwide.
• Build and execute multi-year roadmaps covering technology, security, governance, and operational improvements tied to company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior technology leaders, with responsibility for workforce planning, succession, performance, and organizational design.
• Own the architecture, availability, performance, and lifecycle of global infrastructure spanning AWS, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, enterprise SaaS platforms, and endpoints managed through tools such as JumpCloud, NinjaOne, and CrowdStrike.
• Direct cybersecurity, identity and access management, vulnerability management, Zero Trust initiatives, incident response, and security awareness programs.
• Maintain audit readiness for GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, and emerging AI-related standards such as ISO 42001, while leading business continuity and third-party risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise IT, infrastructure, security, or technology operations.
• At least 5 years leading managers, directors, or senior technical leaders within a global organization.
• Demonstrated track record leading enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, compliance, audit, and operational functions.
• Strong expertise with AWS, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, enterprise SaaS ecosystems, identity management, endpoint management, security operations, and compliance frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, or AWS credentials are highly desirable.

Nice to have

• Experience establishing AI governance frameworks and operationalizing emerging technologies with a balance of innovation and risk.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote
• Paid time off
• Medical coverage through an HMO
• Life insurance
• Peer-appreciation program
• Employee referral program

The organization describes a fast-paced, innovative culture built on mutual respect, transparency, and collaboration, and is an equal opportunity employer.

equal opportunity employer.