VP of IT and Security in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VP of IT and Security based in United States.

This is a strategic executive leadership opportunity for an experienced technology and security leader to build and scale a modern IT and security organization.
The role will oversee enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance initiatives while driving operational excellence.
You will define the technology roadmap, strengthen security maturity, and establish scalable processes to support continued business growth.
Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, you will influence business decisions through strong technical and commercial insight.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who can balance long-term strategy with practical execution.
You will have the opportunity to shape a critical function from the ground up in a fast-growing, global technology environment.

The VP of IT and Security will own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise technology operations, cybersecurity programs, and compliance frameworks. This role requires a leader who can build strong foundations, improve operational maturity, and partner effectively with business stakeholders.

• Define and execute the IT and security strategy, roadmap, and operating model aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the transition from outsourced IT services to an internal IT organization, establishing scalable support processes and service standards.
• Oversee identity and access management, device management, employee onboarding/offboarding, and endpoint security operations.
• Build and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Own security tooling and processes, including endpoint detection, monitoring, email security, and application security initiatives.
• Manage compliance programs, including SOC 2 readiness, audit coordination, risk management, and control documentation.
• Maintain enterprise incident response plans, escalation procedures, business continuity strategies, and disaster recovery programs.
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to manage technology risks and support business priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a security and IT operations team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, renewals, and performance while identifying opportunities for optimization.

The ideal candidate is a senior technology leader with deep experience building secure, scalable IT environments within high-growth organizations. You should combine strategic leadership skills with strong technical knowledge and the ability to execute hands-on when needed.

• 12+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience building or transforming internal IT functions, including experience transitioning away from managed service providers.
• Strong operational and security background with the ability to support teams directly when required.
• Extensive knowledge of security and compliance frameworks, particularly SOC 2 and enterprise risk management.
• Experience working within B2B SaaS or technology-driven organizations strongly preferred.
• Expertise with identity and access management platforms such as Okta or Entra.
• Experience managing endpoint management and security technologies, including MDM and EDR solutions.
• Familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with productivity platforms such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
• Strong understanding of security governance, incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executives, business teams, and external stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to understand how security decisions impact customers, growth, and business operations.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and building processes from the ground up.

• Competitive base salary range of $220,000 - $245,000 USD.
• Flexible Time Off policy with an encouraged four weeks of annual usage.
• Company-paid medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Work-from-home stipend.
• Opportunity to work with a global, high-performing team across multiple regions.
• Collaborative culture focused on growth, learning, inclusion, and professional development.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by building and scaling a critical technology function.