Vice President of Information Technology and Security

Accountabilities

As the executive leader of IT and Information Security, you will define the technology roadmap, oversee enterprise security operations, and establish a coordinated governance model across technical functions.

• Enterprise IT Strategy and Architecture

  • Own the multi-year strategy and roadmaps for internal technology, cybersecurity, and technical data protection infrastructure.

  • Align technology investments, compliance priorities, and operational performance metrics with business growth objectives and board-level risk tolerances.

  • Oversee the corporate technology ecosystem, including Google Workspace, JumpCloud identity and access management, and mobile device management.

  • Lead IT service delivery, system administration, provisioning, and end-user support, including coordination with an outsourced IT support partner in the UK.

  • Drive automated, zero-touch provisioning and de-provisioning workflows across macOS, Windows, and mobile devices, as well as enterprise SaaS licenses.

  • Maintain at least 99.9% availability across corporate technology systems while strengthening disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.

  • Oversee the security, maintenance, and continuous improvement of corporate AI infrastructure, model pipelines, and internal AI platforms.

  • Establish secure API controls and technical systems supporting data privacy, governance, and responsible enterprise LLM usage.

  • Cybersecurity, Data Governance, and Risk Management

    • Lead Information Security teams responsible for the organization's cybersecurity program, including threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, zero-trust network access, and endpoint protection.

    • Partner with the Senior Director of Data Privacy & Compliance to implement and automate enterprise data classification standards, least-privilege access controls, and data retention policies across SaaS and cloud repositories.

    • Oversee continuous compliance readiness for security, confidentiality, and availability frameworks, including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

    • Coordinate technical security safeguards supporting GDPR and CCPA requirements.

    • Lead technical and infrastructure security responses to customer security questionnaires and serve as an executive escalation point for third-party risk assessments alongside Data Privacy & Compliance leadership.

    • Maintain visibility into enterprise cloud data repositories and the technical controls protecting them, including encryption, access management, and data loss prevention.

    • Cross-Functional Technology Governance

      • Establish clear boundaries between corporate IT and Security functions and production engineering infrastructure in collaboration with DevOps and Engineering teams.

      • Partner with engineering leaders on cloud security posture management, developer tool governance, and secure CI/CD pipelines.

      • Establish federated identity and access management standards for commercial platforms, including Salesforce and HubSpot.

      • Ensure RevOps administrators follow central security, audit logging, and single sign-on policies without creating unnecessary barriers to go-to-market execution.

      • Coordinate with AI Enablement and specialized platform engineering teams to ensure secure, enterprise-grade AI infrastructure and effective technical handoffs.

      • Financial and Vendor Management

        • Manage the consolidated IT and Information Security budget, including capital and operating expenditures.

        • Optimize software licensing, hardware procurement, and security tooling investments.

        • Partner with Purchasing to lead strategic negotiations with enterprise software vendors, managed security service providers, and external auditors.

        • Evaluate vendor performance, costs, and security capabilities to ensure sustainable technology operations.

        • Organization Building and Talent Development

          • Lead, develop, and scale IT and Information Security teams, establishing clear functional areas such as Service Desk, Cloud Architecture, Information Security and Compliance, and Systems Engineering and Administration.

          • Recruit, mentor, and develop talent while strengthening accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.

          • Transform IT and Security operations into AI-forward functions by leveraging agentic AI, automation, and modern tooling to support lean and scalable operations.

          • Drive technology-enabled business and workflow transformation while ensuring security remains integrated into innovation initiatives.

          Requirements

          The ideal candidate is an experienced technology executive with a strong background in both enterprise IT operations and cybersecurity leadership. You bring strategic vision, technical understanding, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a fast-moving software organization.

          • At least 8 years of progressive experience in IT and/or Information Security, including 5 or more years in senior leadership positions such as Director, Senior Director, or VP.

          • Experience leading technology and security functions within a B2B software or SaaS organization with approximately $50M–$150M+ in annual recurring revenue.

          • Proven track record overseeing both enterprise IT operations and corporate cybersecurity and compliance programs.

          • At least 7 years of direct people management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, team development, trust-building, and employee engagement.

          • Strong understanding of risk management, security governance, and operating models that coordinate corporate IT, DevOps, Engineering, and RevOps responsibilities.

          • Experience managing enterprise technology infrastructure, cloud data security, identity and access management, encryption, and data loss prevention controls.

          • Ability to establish clear visibility and governance across enterprise cloud data repositories and the technical safeguards protecting sensitive information.

          • Demonstrated experience leading AI-enabled business transformation and improving internal workflows through AI tools, automation, and technology solutions.

          • Ability to serve as a knowledgeable security advisor during the adoption of AI tools and enterprise AI infrastructure.

          • Experience collaborating with engineering and specialized platform teams to transition technical solutions into secure, enterprise-ready operations.

          • Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather and organize information, identify root causes, challenge assumptions, and lead collaborative solutions.

          • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and security topics into clear, compelling messages for stakeholders at all levels.

          • Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, supported by data-driven insights and sound judgment.

          • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

          • A master’s degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree is preferred.

          Preferred Qualifications

          • Familiarity with AI platforms and tools such as Claude and Gemini, as well as cybersecurity solutions such as CrowdStrike.

          • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).

          • Google Workspace Professional Administrator Certification.

          • ITIL v4 or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

          Benefits

          • Opportunity to shape enterprise IT and cybersecurity strategy within a high-growth B2B software organization.

          • Executive-level ownership of technology infrastructure, information security, and AI-enabled operational transformation.

          • Opportunity to build and develop high-performing IT and Information Security teams.

          • Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies, enterprise AI platforms, and cross-functional technology initiatives.