Director, IT & Cybersecurity

Department:
Information Technology/Administration Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

VP of Finance

Schedule:

M-F (on-site 8:30am – 5:00pm)

Direct Reports: IT Application Manager, IT Application Specialists Salary: $134,000 - $157,500 + Bonus Eligible

We’re seeking a Director of IT & Cybersecurity to play a critical role in defining, executing, and continuously improving IPA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy across corporate systems, infrastructure, and customer‑facing platforms. This role partners closely with business leaders, Operations, Finance, and Engineering to build secure, scalable, and reliable technology environments that reduce risk, improve system reliability, enhance productivity, and support company growth.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact across the organization by strengthening cybersecurity posture, establishing clear standards and controls, and enabling consistent, secure execution of IT services. The Director of IT & Cybersecurity supports operational excellence and strengthens IPA’s ability to operate efficiently, securely, and with confidence.

• Define, execute, and continuously improve IPA’s IT and cybersecurity strategy across corporate systems, infrastructure, and customer‑facing platforms to support business objectives and long‑term growth.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing IT team, establishing clear priorities, standard practices, and accountability while remaining actively engaged in execution as a player‑coach.
• Design, implement, and sustain secure, reliable, and scalable IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud environments, endpoints, and enterprise applications.
• Establish, document, and maintain IT standards, procedures, and controls that enable consistent execution, reduce risk, and support operational excellence.
• Strengthen IPA’s cybersecurity posture by implementing and continuously improving security controls, monitoring, incident response, and risk management practices across internal and external systems.
• Partner with business leaders to understand technology needs, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that improve productivity, system reliability, and user experience.
• Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response planning, ensuring readiness through regular reviews, updates, and testing.
• Manage and optimize corporate software platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure), security tools, and IT operations to ensure availability, performance, and compliance.
• Evaluate, select, and manage technology vendors and service providers, ensuring strong performance, security alignment, and cost‑effective outcomes.
• Partner with Finance to develop and manage the IT budget, tracking spend, evaluating ROI, and making data‑driven recommendations to optimize resources.
• Analyze system performance, security metrics, incidents, and operational data to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
• Support audits and compliance activities (e.g., SOX, CCPA, PCI) through documentation, controls, and ongoing readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with responsibility for infrastructure, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience leading IT teams in a hands‑on, player‑coach capacity, with accountability for both strategy and execution.
• Strong technical background across IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), enterprise systems, and cybersecurity controls.
• Proven experience developing and sustaining IT standards, procedures, and security controls actively used across the organization.
• Hands‑on experience managing cybersecurity risk, incident response, and remediation efforts in a production or regulated environment.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance and audit readiness (e.g., SOX, CCPA, PCI) through documentation, controls, and ongoing governance.
• Experience evaluating, selecting, and managing technology vendors and service providers, including contract and SLA oversight.
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