VP of IT and Security

About the role

This strategic executive position reports to senior leadership and is responsible for building and scaling a modern IT and security organization across a fast‑growing global technology environment.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT and security strategy, roadmap, and operating model aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the transition from outsourced IT services to an internal organization, establishing scalable support processes and service standards.
• Oversee identity and access management, device management, employee onboarding/offboarding, and endpoint security operations.
• Develop and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Own security tooling and processes, including endpoint detection, monitoring, email security, and application security initiatives.
• Manage compliance programs such as SOC 2 readiness, audit coordination, risk management, and control documentation.
• Maintain incident response plans, escalation procedures, business continuity, and disaster recovery programs.
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to manage technology risks.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a security and IT operations team while fostering a culture of accountability.
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, renewals, and performance.

Required profile

• Senior technology leader with deep experience building secure, scalable IT environments in high‑growth organizations.
• 12+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building or transforming internal IT and security functions.
• Strategic mindset combined with the ability to execute hands‑on when needed.

Required skills

• Identity and Access Management
• Device Management
• Endpoint Security
• Security Policy Development
• Security Tooling (Endpoint Detection & Response, Email Security, Application Security)
• SOC 2 Compliance
• Incident Response
• Business Continuity Planning
• Disaster Recovery
• Vendor Management

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a critical function from the ground up.
• Executive-level influence on business decisions.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Dynamic, fast‑growing global technology environment.