Director, IT & Security

Insight Global
San Diego, CA, United States
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Software System Penetration Testing Cyber Security Identity and Access Management Information Technology Operations Role-Based Access Control Security Software Information Technology Data Management

Job description

Insight Global is hiring a Director of IT and Security for a non-profit organization.

The Director, IT & Security, reporting to the SVP, Technology, will be both a strategic leader

and a hands-on practitioner responsible for technology platforms and

cybersecurity posture. This role will guide the organization’s approach to IT systems

management, vendor oversight, and security best practices-ensuring strong governance,

resilient infrastructure, and a culture of data stewardship. You will lead work to

strengthen IT and security operations, implement modern processes and tools, and partner

with both internal teams and external vendors to advance the technology maturity and

security posture across the organization and its incubated ventures.

You’ll serve as a trusted partner to leadership, operations, and venture teams,

leading the IT and Security strategy and roadmap, vendor partnerships, and compliance.

Your work will include both strategic direction and tactical execution.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Requirements

You bring 10+ years of experience in IT operations, cybersecurity, or technology risk

management, ideally in reputed mission-driven or innovative environments.

  • You have hands-on experience executing and managing IT systems, cybersecurity

software and processes (IAM, MDM, RBAC, pentesting, etc.), and compliance

frameworks (SOC 2, ISO, or similar).

  • You’re adept at partnering with external vendors while also building internal

capacity and scalable IT processes.

  • You thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial settings, balancing structure with

adaptability and creative problem-solving.

  • You are an excellent communicator who can translate and motivate technical

topics into accessible, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

  • You demonstrate high integrity and discretion, with a strong sense of responsibility

for protecting sensitive information.

You are organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage

multiple priorities and deliver results independently.

  • You have a proven record of building secure, efficient, and people-centered

systems that enable productivity and trust.

  • Experience in education, nonprofit, or social impact organizations is a plus. - Previous AI experience.
  • Non-profit or startup experience.

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