IT & Security Director

Company Description

Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of internal IT infrastructure to support Govini employees, to ensure a highly performant and secure employee experience


• Own all internal internet and networking, including managing third parties, issue resolution, monitoring, system configurations, software and hardware, security, and network performance


• Own end-to-end planning and execution of IT initiatives


• Ensure the protection of sensitive data through access controls, encryption, and other security best practices; monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities


• Communicate with staff regarding system updates; train accordingly to adhere to security standards


• Provide technical support and guidance to staff on IT-related issues


• Triage and resolve day-to-day IT-related support issues in a 24/5 environment


• Lead and manage efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance, inclusive of documentation and ongoing training of Govini staff


• Coordinate audits and assessments, ensuring all compliance requirements are met


• Work with cross-functional departments to establish scalable processes for procuring, imaging, and provisioning laptops


• Manage and automate operating system upgrades; ensure 100% compliance of all necessary upgrades and security software scans


• Manage the ordering of new employee equipment and configuration in collaboration with the Operations team


• Manage the provisioning of building access cards

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required


• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in IT management and cybersecurity


• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, hardware, and software systems


• Hands-on experience with system administration, security tools, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems


• Deep familiarity with CMMC standards and compliance requirements and NIST 800-171 compliance requirements


• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CCNA) 


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills


• Capable of translating complex IT and security concepts for non-technical audiences


• Detail-oriented, especially in areas of compliance, security, and configuration management


• Experience with Mac OS and Apple hardware provisioning and support

• Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment


• Experience managing third party vendors


• Experience supporting a prior CMMC implementation