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Director, Information Technology & Security

Take Command Health
Location
Dallas, Texas
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Operations
Salary
$160,000 - $175,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in IT operations and/or information security
  • 2–3 years in a people-management or team-lead capacity
  • Experience building or maturing an information security program in a startup environment
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry such as health, insurance, or financial services
  • Hands-on experience with HIPAA and/or SOC 2 compliance frameworks
  • Experience managing IT vendors, budgets, and service-level agreements
Nice to have
  • One or more relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
  • ITIL Foundation or similar IT service management certification
  • Strong working knowledge of cloud infrastructure security, identity and access management, endpoint security, and network security fundamentals
  • Experience with security and compliance tooling such as SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, and GRC/compliance automation platforms
What the job really is

The Director of Information Technology & Security at Take Command will lead corporate IT operations and manage the information security program. This role involves overseeing IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and SOC 2, managing vendor relationships, and developing a security awareness training program. The director will also build and mentor a small team while collaborating with other departments to integrate security best practices.

Benefits
  • Compensation: $160,000 - $175,000 + bonus
  • Generously funded ICHRA for medical, dental, and vision premiums and medical expenses
  • Unlimited personal vacation in addition to regular company holidays
  • 401(k): 90-day eligibility for 4% match that vests over 4 years with a one year cliff
  • Competitive parental leave for new parents
  • Up to two paid days of Paw-ternity leave
Things to weigh
  • Role involves building a security program from the ground up in a startup environment
  • Fast-paced, high-growth startup may require adaptability and resilience
  • No specific mention of the technology stack used
  • Hybrid or onsite work model may not suit all candidates
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