IT & Security Director
Arlington, VAFull-TimeDirectorOther
Scope of Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of internal IT infrastructure to support Govini employees, to ensure a highly performant and secure employee experience
- Own all internal internet and networking, including managing third parties, issue resolution, monitoring, system configurations, software and hardware, security, and network performance
- Own end-to-end planning and execution of IT initiatives
- Ensure the protection of sensitive data through access controls, encryption, and other security best practices; monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities
- Communicate with staff regarding system updates; train accordingly to adhere to security standards
- Provide technical support and guidance to staff on IT-related issues
- Triage and resolve day-to-day IT-related support issues in a 24/5 environment
- Lead and manage efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance, inclusive of documentation and ongoing training of Govini staff
- Coordinate audits and assessments, ensuring all compliance requirements are met
- Work with cross-functional departments to establish scalable processes for procuring, imaging, and provisioning laptops
- Manage and automate operating system upgrades; ensure 100% compliance of all necessary upgrades and security software scans
- Manage the ordering of new employee equipment and configuration in collaboration with the Operations team
- Manage the provisioning of building access cards
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT management and cybersecurity
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, hardware, and software systems
- Hands-on experience with system administration, security tools, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Deep familiarity with CMMC standards and compliance requirements and NIST 800-171 compliance requirements
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CCNA)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- Capable of translating complex IT and security concepts for non-technical audiences
- Detail-oriented, especially in areas of compliance, security, and configuration management
- Experience with Mac OS and Apple hardware provisioning and support
- Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
- Experience managing third party vendors
- Experience supporting a prior CMMC implementation
