Director of IT & Security

Red Cell Partners is seeking a Director of IT & Security to lead all information technology and security functions for their growing, mission-driven organization. The role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring ownership of security posture, compliance programs, and audit readiness, as well as ensuring day-to-day IT operations run smoothly.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibility
• Direct ownership of at least one of the following: CMMC 2.0 readiness or implementation, SOC 2 audits (Type I or Type II), experience operating in government contracting / defense / regulated environments
• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800171 / NIST 80053, identity and access management, endpoint security and device management, cloudbased IT environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Ability to communicate clearly with executives, auditors, and nontechnical stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a small company where priorities shift and hands-on work is sometimes required

Benefits

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available
• Mental health benefits are available through Tara Mind
• Cost effective GLP-1 solutions available through Crux