Director of IT & Cybersecurity
Location
Salt Lake City, UT | United States
Job description
Director of IT & Cybersecurity
Salary: $140K - $160K DOE
Location: 100% Remote
Our client, a rapidly growing, MedTech startup ($50M+ revenue) is primed for substantial growth and actively seeking an IT Security Director to establish and implement security policy whilst overseeing an internal IT support team. This role reports directly to the Head of Technology and involves overseeing a small team of IT support professionals. If you are an an experienced IT & Cybersecurity leader who enjoys building from the ground up in high-growth environments, let's talk!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement security policies tailored to our unique operational model, focusing on both internal teams and external virtual assistants.
- Ensure all security measures align with SOC2 and HIPAA compliance requirements, with an eye towards future certification.
- Design and manage continuous training programs for security awareness, tailored for remote teams, with a focus on automated learning platforms.
- Oversee compliance enforcement mechanisms for remote teams, ensuring adherence to all security protocols.
- Collaborate with IT and management teams to integrate security practices into daily operations.
- Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and regulatory changes to continually refine our security strategies.
- Lead, manage, and mentor an in-house team of IT support members to ensure
- high-quality technical support and customer service.
- Oversee the daily operations of the IT support team, including prioritizing and assigning
- support tickets, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and scalability of IT support
- processes, with a focus on automation and process optimization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA).
- Proven experience in cybersecurity, particularly in policy development and implementation.
- Strong understanding of SOC2 and HIPAA compliance requirements.
- Experience in managing security for remote or virtual teams.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to a non-technical audience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership or
- management role within an IT support setting.
- Strong technical background, with hands-on experience in IT support, system
- administration, and project management.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor a team, fostering a positive work environment and
- promoting professional development.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Base Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 DOE
- Bonus potential based on company / individual performance
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Generous PTO and Paid Holiday Schedule
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