skilora Looking for Director of Information Technology & Security (Remote) at Remote

skilora; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a seasoned IT leader to guide their security and technology initiatives. This pivotal role involves overseeing a talented team, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of technology trends, and proactively addressing security challenges. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in IT management, a strong background in information security, and the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years leading a technical team.
• Security related certifications or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on technology trends and emerging threats.
• Manage IT and Security Budget and vendor negotiations.
• Mentor and develop a team of IT and Security professionals.

Skills

Information security

Proactive Leadership Skills

Managing Skills

Decision Making

Written & Verbal Communication

ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services)

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

TELECOMMUTE Location: Remote, US

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
2. Security related certifications or experience preferred.
3. 10 years IT experience with 5+ years leading, managing and fostering the continual growth of a technical team.
4. Experience in high-growth technology businesses.
5. Direct experience balancing the requirements of ISO 27001 (or other security standard) with budget and schedule commitments.
6. Professional written and verbal communication skills.
7. Well organized and self-directed in managing own work and identifying needs of the company.
8. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills:

• Information security
• Proactive Leadership Skills
• Managing Skills
• Decision Making
• Written & Verbal Communication
• ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services)

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Remaining knowledgeable of current technology trends and challenges, and determining when and how the company might benefit from emerging technologies.
2. Being an in-house expert on which current security and privacy topics should have our full attention, and which new attack vectors require us to make changes and improvements.
3. Proactively communicating to the executive leadership team: threats, decisions on relative priority, evolution of tools and platforms – the leadership team should be confident that they know what’s coming, and why. You are responsible for giving them that confidence.
4. Working with your team to identify and evaluate potential technology vendors, negotiating contracts, and evaluating short-term and long-term budget impact. You will have direct ownership over and responsibility for the IT and Security Budget.
5. Providing disaster recovery & business continuity planning. This is a department that can’t afford to be caught unprepared. There needs to be an explicit playbook for any scenario, and your team needs to be ready to apply that playbook without panic or delay.
6. Managing, developing, mentoring, and growing a team of IT and Security professionals. Your entire department must be engaged and effective in order for your group to have success. It won’t be enough for you to be individually competent and productive – you need to support, mentor, and inspire your managers and staff. The best employees have high expectations for their work environment and their leaders. You need to meet those expectations.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

1. Experience: 10 – 11 years in Information Technology (Required)
2. Graduation: Master’s Degree (Required)
3. Proficient in English (Required)