Director of Security, IT

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Director of Security & IT overseeing security posture, SOC 2 readiness, and IT operations at Found. Responsible for building scalable programs while collaborating with Engineering, Legal, and Leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Own Found’s security posture across infrastructure, applications, vendors, and internal systems
  • Lead SOC 2 readiness and audits (control design, evidence collection, auditor coordination)
  • Maintain and operationalize HIPAA Security Rule safeguards
  • Own vendor security reviews, risk assessments, and security questionnaires
  • Partner with Legal on security clauses, BAAs, and contract reviews
  • Define and maintain security policies, standards, and incident response procedures
  • Act as the internal point of contact for security inquiries from partners, auditors, and customers
  • Own Found’s IT operations for a remote-first workforce
  • Administer and evolve Okta (SSO, access controls, joiner/mover/leaver processes)
  • Administer and evolve Google Workspace
  • Administer and evolve Device management (JAMF / MDM)
  • Administer and evolve Network access (e.g., Twingate)
  • Ensure reliable onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors
  • Maintain hardware and software inventory
  • Oversee or operate the helpdesk function, including tooling, SLAs, and vendor partnerships
  • Build and document repeatable, auditable IT processes
  • Design systems that scale without heroics
  • Identify opportunities for automation in access management, evidence collection, and IT workflows
  • Evaluate and manage vendors
  • Partner with Engineering leadership to ensure security is embedded, not bolted on
  • Translate security and IT risk into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership
  • Lay the foundation for a scalable IT and Information Security function, including systems, processes, and future team growth.

Requirements:

  • Experience owning security, IT, or compliance responsibilities in a SaaS or technology organization
  • Hands-on experience with SSO, identity & access management, and internal IT systems
  • Strong understanding of SOC 2 and/or HIPAA Security Rule
  • Comfort operating in regulated environments
  • Ability to both execute tactically and design systems strategically
  • Clear communicator who can work with engineers, legal, vendors, and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience leading or supporting a SOC 2 audit
  • Experience in a healthcare, fintech, or regulated SaaS company
  • Familiarity with JAMF or other MDM platforms
  • Familiarity with Okta or similar IAM tools
  • Familiarity with Cloud security concepts (AWS, logging, IAM, audit trails)
  • Experience managing vendors or managed service providers
  • Prior experience as a Security Engineer, IT Manager, or GRC Lead
  • Scripting or automation experience (Bash, Python)
  • Incident response or security program ownership experience.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development