Director IT & Security

## About the Role The Director of IT & Security at Octave is a pivotal role that oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's technological infrastructure and security posture. This position is critical in ensuring the company's rapid growth and maintaining rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic vision and technical expertise to lead the IT and security team to success.

Day-to-day, the Director will be responsible for managing systems, policies, and procedures that enable efficient and secure operations. This includes fostering a collaborative work environment, overseeing project planning and execution, and establishing operational processes to enhance productivity.

The Director will report to the senior leadership team and will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing IT and security organization. This will involve setting goals, providing guidance and feedback, and ensuring the team's overall success.

## What You Will Do - Develop, coordinate, and implement systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards - Foster a positive and collaborative work environment - Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects and initiatives within the team - Establish and monitor operational processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity - Implement best practices, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop strategies to achieve operational excellence - Ensure a safe, secure, and compliant work environment - Build and manage a high-performing team, including hiring, training, and development - Provide leadership to the team, including setting goals/objectives, providing guidance/feedback, and ensuring the team's overall success - Identify skill gaps within the team and develop strategies for filling those gaps - Support employee development through training, mentoring, and coaching

## What We Are Looking For - 8+ years of experience in IT and security leadership roles - Strong technical expertise in security architecture, vulnerability management, and threat detection and response - Experience with HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance - Excellent leadership and management skills - Strong communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Experience with IT service management and project management

## Nice to Have - Experience with cloud-based security solutions - Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in cybersecurity - Certification in IT and security, such as CISSP or CISM - Experience with data analytics and visualization tools

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Flexible working hours and remote work options - Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools - Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs - Generous PTO and paid holidays - HAPPY employees are our top priority, and we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment, tag RMTI5LjEyMS40MC4xNg== when applying to show you read the job post completely

- To stand out, highlight your experience with security architecture, vulnerability management, and threat detection and response.

• Make sure to include specific examples of how you've driven IT strategy and security in previous roles.
• Familiarize yourself with Octave's products and services to demonstrate your understanding of the company's needs.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance and how you've ensured compliance in previous roles.
• When negotiating salary, consider the company's budget and the current market rate for similar positions.
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