VP of IT and Security

Demandbase is the only pipeline AI platform that empowers GTM teams to automate growth h a unified view of data, insights, actions, and outcomes, B2B enterprises can seamlessly align and execute their account-based GTM strategies with confidence. Thousands of businesses trust Demandbase to maximize revenue, minimize waste, and consolidate their data and tech stacks – all in one platform.

As a company, we’re as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and the community around us. We have also continuously been recognized as One of The Best Places To Work in the San Francisco Bay Area by Fortune, and One of The 60 Best Companies To Sell For by Selling Power.

Our offices are located in San Francisco, New York, Austin, Seattle, India, and the United Kingdom.

About the Role

Demandbase is seeking a forward-thinking Vice President, IT & Security to join our senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, this role serves as the strategic and operational leader of our global security program and IT organization. You will be the architect of Demandbase’s digital backbone, leading a comprehensive IT transformation roadmap that transitions legacy processes into automated, scalable, and cloud-first business operations.

We are looking for an executive who can balance the "Protector" mindset of a CISO with the "Builder" mindset of a modern CIO. You will shape and execute a vision that aligns with our position as a category-defining B2B marketing technology company, ensuring our infrastructure and security posture are competitive advantages rather than administrative hurdles.

Responsibilities

• Modernize the Tech Stack:
Design and execute a multi-year IT roadmap focused on sun setting technical debt and implementing best-in-class, automated SaaS ecosystems.

• Scalable

Infrastructure: Drive the evolution of global office and remote-work infrastructure, ensuring a seamless, high-performance experience that scales with headcount growth.

• Operational Excellence:
Re-engineer internal IT service delivery (ITSM) using automation and self-service portals to improve employee productivity and reduce friction.

• M&A Integration:
Lead the IT and Security integration strategy for future acquisitions, ensuring rapid onboarding and systems consolidation.

AI Productivity & Security Strategy

• AI Adoption:
Drive Demandbase’s AI productivity strategy by enabling responsible, high-impact adoption of AI-powered tools across the organization.

• AI/ML Security Readiness:
Anticipate and mitigate emerging risks related to LLMs and automation platforms. Establish governance and technical controls to ensure safe AI adoption and compliance with the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF.

Security Strategy & Execution

• Global Security Vision:
Develop and evolve a risk-based information security strategy that protects digital assets, customer data, and IP.

• Cloud & Product Security:
Partner with engineering/Dev Ops to embed security into the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure secure-by-design practices for all cloud-native products.

• Governance & Risk:
Own the global IT risk management program. Establish and report on controls, policies, and KPIs for executive leadership and the Board.

Business Systems & Data Management

• Cross-Functional Alignment:
Act as the primary bridge between Finance, Sales, and Marketing to ensure the enterprise application suite (Salesforce, Net Suite, etc.) is integrated and optimized for business velocity.

• Centralized Data Management:
Lead initiatives to ensure secure, compliant, and scalable handling of enterprise data across systems to improve data quality and reduce risk.

• Vendor & Spend Management:
Drive strategic vendor relationships and optimize the global IT budget through rigorous SaaS lifecycle management.

Compliance & Privacy

• Global Frameworks:
Lead successful execution of SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, and CCPA.

• Privacy by Design:
Work closely with Legal and Engineering to operationalize data privacy principles across product development.

Qualifications

• Leadership

Experience:

12+ years in IT and Information Security, with 5+ years at the VP/CISO level…