Director of Information Security and IT

Enthought • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We're hiring a Director of Information Security and IT to own our information security function and IT operations end-to-end. This is a working leadership role that consolidates responsibilities historically split across multiple roles under a single accountable leader. You'll partner directly with the VP of Technology & Professional Services and the Corporate Leadership Team on our IT and security strategy.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience across information security and IT operations, with at least 3 years carrying significant security responsibilities
• Hands-on technical depth in Linux server administration, scripting, and modern infrastructure tooling
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), virtualization, and cloud infrastructure security
• Experience implementing and operating security frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST CSF, and managing external audits
• Demonstrated experience leading incident response end-to-end
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and with building or operating automated / agentic operational workflows
• Strong communication skills across executive, customer, and regulator audiences
• Bachelor's or higher in CS, Information Security, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, OSCP, or equivalent certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Information security — strategy, governance, risk, compliance, and incident response across corporate IT, product infrastructure, and customer-facing solutions
• IT operations — software portfolio, vendor relationships, contracted support, hardware lifecycle, business continuity, and disaster recovery
• Our IT automation infrastructure (agents, skills, operational scripts) that keeps a lean team moving
• The security relationship with our customers — questionnaires, audits, and escalations — and our representation to prospects, partners, and regulators

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director