Vice President, IT and Enterprise Security

Avenue5 Residential•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Vice President, IT and Enterprise Security is a strategic leadership role responsible for setting the company's technology and security vision and ensuring the IT organization is equipped to execute it. This person owns the company's overall approach to enterprise security, cloud identity, infrastructure strategy, and IT governance, and provides executive oversight of the IT Operations Manager and Systems Administrator and the broader IT organization responsible for day-to-day execution. The right person combines strategic vision with credible technical depth in modern identity, cloud, and security architecture. They set direction, translate it into budget and roadmap decisions, and hold the IT organization accountable for operational results.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years at a Director or VP level
Proven track record setting technology strategy and translating it into an executable roadmap
Experience managing IT budgets, supplier contracts, and technology investment decisions
Strong record of building, leading, and developing IT teams and IT leaders
Experience communicating technology and security topics to executive leadership and non-technical audiences
Strong understanding of modern identity and access architecture, including Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and RBAC
Experience leading Zero Trust, endpoint security, and access governance initiatives
Experience overseeing Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid Active Directory to cloud identity transitions
Experience with security incident response, audits, and regulatory or compliance requirements
Working knowledge of endpoint management (Intune or similar), device compliance, and patching standards
Experience vetting, securing, and safely connecting AI platforms
Experience overseeing Help Desk, systems administration, and IT operations functions, directly or through a manager
Experience setting and monitoring service level standards and operational metrics
Experience overseeing IT organizations supporting multi-location or distributed workforces
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required; equivalent experience considered.
Required to maintain a regular schedule, which may require occasional evenings, weekends, or non-traditional hours to support critical incidents
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of real estate and property management systems and technology is preferred
Experience leading a hybrid Active Directory to Entra ID / cloud-identity transition at the enterprise level
Experience in a security- or compliance-driven industry
Experience supporting a distributed, multi-location, or field-based workforce
Experience with cyber-insurance requirements and security audits, such as SOC 2
Prior experience managing an IT operations manager or similar direct report

Responsibilities

Define the company's technology vision and multi-year IT and security roadmap in partnership with executive leadership
Set enterprise security strategy, including identity, endpoint, and data protection priorities
Evaluate emerging technology and security trends and translate them into action
Align technology investment with business priorities, budget, and risk tolerance
Own the company's enterprise security posture, including identity security, endpoint security, and access governance
Set policy and standards for MFA, Conditional Access, Zero Trust, and privileged access management
Lead security incident response planning and execution
Oversee security audits, risk assessments, and compliance requirements
Partner with Legal and Compliance on data protection, regulatory, and cyber-insurance requirements
Direct engagement with external security suppliers, auditors, and consultants
Provide executive oversight of IT operations, Help Desk, systems administration, and identity/access management functions
Set service level standards and hold the IT Operations Manager and team accountable for execution
Review operational metrics regularly and ensure gaps are closed
Ensure operational processes support the company's growth, security, and compliance requirements
Set direction for infrastructure architecture, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud services, and networking
Lead strategic modernization initiatives, such as the transition from hybrid Active Directory to Entra ID and retirement of legacy systems
Evaluate and approve major infrastructure, platform, and SaaS investments
Ensure infrastructure scalability, resilience, and disaster recovery / business continuity readiness
Establish enterprise identity and access governance standards, including RBAC, access review cadence, and provisioning/deprovisioning SLAs
Set SSO and authentication strategy across business applications
Ensure the access governance model supports audit and compliance requirements
Review access and privilege structures periodically at a governance level
Lead, mentor, and develop the IT organization, including the IT Operations Manager and their team
Recruit, retain, and grow IT talent
Build a culture of accountability, documentation, and continuous improvement
Set individual and team goals aligned to company priorities
Own the IT and security budget, including planning, forecasting, and cost management
Negotiate and manage contracts with technology and security suppliers and managed service providers
Evaluate supplier performance and manage strategic supplier partnerships
Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising security or reliability
Serve as the primary technology and security advisor to executive leadership
Communicate technology strategy, risk, and investment needs to non-technical stakeholders
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders on technology-enabled initiatives
Represent IT in executive leadership meetings and, where appropriate, client discussions