Director of IT & Security

TL;DR

Director of IT & Security (CMMC/SOC2): Lead security posture, compliance programs, and IT operations for AI company serving U.S. government, defense, and commercial clients with an accent on CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2 audit readiness, risk management. Focus on implementing controls, coordinating audits, and scaling secure IT infrastructure for distributed workforce.

Location: Must be a U.S. Citizen working from within the United States

Salary: $190,000-$230,000

Company

hirify.global leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems serving U.S. government, defense, and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Own CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2 end-to-end, including control design, evidence collection, audit coordination, and remediation.
• Maintain security policies, oversee access control, device security, identity management, and incident response aligned with DoD requirements.
• Lead IT functions, architecture, tooling, vendor management, and ensure reliable operations for distributed workforce.
• Assess and manage IT/security risks, partnering with leadership, Operations, Engineering, HR, and Finance.
• Provide hands-on support, mentor IT staff, and balance operational execution with strategic priorities.

Requirements

• 8+ years progressive IT experience with leadership responsibility
• Direct ownership of CMMC 2.0 readiness/implementation or SOC 2 audits (Type I/II)
• Experience in government contracting, defense, or regulated environments
• Must be a U.S. Citizen working from within the United States
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171/800-53, IAM, endpoint security, cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Clear communication with executives, auditors, and non-technical stakeholders; comfortable in small company with hands-on work.

Nice to have

• Prior DoD programs or federal contracts experience
• Active/prior security clearance or eligibility
• Scaling IT/security from 30-50 employees
• Familiarity with government-approved tooling and MSPs in regulated environments

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, results-based environment with flexible work day management
• Competitive salary, bonus, equity package
• 100% employer-paid comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for family
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval, 14 weeks fully-paid parental leave