This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, IT Security in United States.
As Director of IT Security, you will be responsible for leading the organization's cybersecurity strategy while ensuring secure and resilient IT operations. This role blends technical leadership with business alignment, focusing on safeguarding enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS applications. You will oversee the implementation of security programs, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives, while collaborating across teams to drive security awareness and operational excellence. Your work will include system administration, cloud management, and process optimization, ensuring technology solutions support business objectives. Operating in a fully remote environment, you will have a direct impact on both IT security posture and organizational efficiency.
Accountabilities:
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!
As Director of IT Security, you will be responsible for leading the organization's cybersecurity strategy while ensuring secure and resilient IT operations. This role blends technical leadership with business alignment, focusing on safeguarding enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS applications. You will oversee the implementation of security programs, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives, while collaborating across teams to drive security awareness and operational excellence. Your work will include system administration, cloud management, and process optimization, ensuring technology solutions support business objectives. Operating in a fully remote environment, you will have a direct impact on both IT security posture and organizational efficiency.
Accountabilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive information security programs, policies, and standards
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security reviews of internal systems and third-party tools
- Lead incident response activities and collaborate with external partners to investigate and resolve threats
- Administer enterprise systems, including M365, Azure, AWS, SaaS applications, Windows, and macOS environments
- Develop and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes, including RBAC and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations
- Lead IT projects, document workflows, and provide end-user training on security practices and system usage
- Support audits, compliance initiatives, and maintain detailed security and operational documentation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in IT system administration and/or cybersecurity leadership roles
- Expert-level knowledge of M365, Intune, Microsoft Entra, Azure, and AWS administration
- Strong proficiency in Windows and macOS system administration, PowerShell scripting, and cloud services management
- Solid understanding of security tools, risk management, and incident response procedures
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of translating technical concepts to business stakeholders
- Adaptability to evolving threat landscapes and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience leading IT security projects, managing teams, and implementing security programs
- Competitive salary range of $180,000 - $200,000 USD
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Home office equipment stipend and monthly technology allowance
- Thirteen paid holidays and flexible personal time off
- Annual employee performance bonus and company-wide offsite
- Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!