Director of Information Security and IT

Enthought

$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in information security and IT operations, with at least 3 in security roles
  • Hands-on expertise in Linux server management, scripting, and modern tooling
  • Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud security
  • Experience with security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and managing audits
  • Proven track record in leading end-to-end incident response
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and building automated workflows
  • Effective communicator with executives, customers, and regulators
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, with preferred certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the information security strategy, governance, risk management, and incident response
  • Manage IT operations including software portfolio, vendor relations, and hardware lifecycle
  • Develop and maintain IT automation infrastructure for efficient team operations
  • Handle security-related queries, audits, and escalations from customers and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the VP of Technology & Professional Services on IT and security initiatives
  • Represent the company's interests to prospects, partners, and regulators
  • Shape and implement the organization’s operating model for security and IT

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape the information security and IT landscape
  • Be the key accountable leader for all security and IT operations
  • Work in a role that significantly impacts customers and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborative environment with the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Focus on automation to enhance operational efficiency
Full Job Description
About the role

We're hiring a Director of Information Security and IT to own our information security function and IT operations end-to-end. This is a working leadership role that consolidates responsibilities historically split across multiple roles under a single accountable leader. You'll partner directly with the VP of Technology & Professional Services and the Corporate Leadership Team on our IT and security strategy.
What you'll own
  • Information security - strategy, governance, risk, compliance, and incident response across corporate IT, product infrastructure, and customer-facing solutions
  • IT operations - software portfolio, vendor relationships, contracted support, hardware lifecycle, business continuity, and disaster recovery
  • Our IT automation infrastructure (agents, skills, operational scripts) that keeps a lean team moving
  • The security relationship with our customers - questionnaires, audits, and escalations - and our representation to prospects, partners, and regulators
What we're looking for
  • 8+ years of progressive experience across information security and IT operations, with at least 3 years carrying significant security responsibilities
  • Hands-on technical depth in Linux server administration, scripting, and modern infrastructure tooling
  • Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), virtualization, and cloud infrastructure security
  • Experience implementing and operating security frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST CSF, and managing external audits
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident response end-to-end
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and with building or operating automated / agentic operational workflows
  • Strong communication skills across executive, customer, and regulator audiences
  • Bachelor's or higher in CS, Information Security, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience CISSP, CISM, CCSP, OSCP, or equivalent certifications preferred
Why this role

You'll be the single accountable leader for security and IT at a company where you can shape the operating model, and serious enough that the work matters to customers, regulators, and the leadership team. We're looking for a player-coach who builds for automation first.

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