Director of IT & Security - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a visionary and pragmatic Director of IT & Security to lead our cybersecurity and IT strategy, ensuring the protection of our systems, data, and operations while maintaining business agility.

In Short

• Define and execute the company’s IT and cybersecurity strategy.
• Advise senior leadership on technology risks and mitigation strategies.
• Champion ethical hacking practices such as penetration testing.
• Oversee threat modeling and incident response frameworks.
• Develop and maintain a unified control framework for compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT infrastructure and cloud security.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing team of IT and cybersecurity professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Manage the IT & Security budget and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and adopt new tools for threat detection and response.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of ethical hacking principles.
• Strong grasp of cloud environments, especially AWS.
• Proven track record of embedding security in high-growth businesses.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
• Experience with DevSecOps and security engineering.
• Flexibility to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the cybersecurity landscape of a leading sports betting website.
• Be part of a high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a culture of innovation and ethical responsibility.
• Access to continuous learning and mentorship opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.