Director of IT & Cybersecurity
Team: Finance & Accounting
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Commitment: Corporate (Full-Time)
Workplace Type: hybrid
This leader will own IT operations, cybersecurity posture, and enterprise risk management, while partnering closely with Finance, People, and Legal to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements. The role will also oversee internal technology vendor selection, governance, and performance, ensuring the business is set up with the right tools, controls, and support systems to operate effectively.
This is a critical “run and protect” function - reducing operational risk, minimizing disruption, and creating a stable, secure foundation that enables the broader organization to scale.
Responsibilities
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Own IT infrastructure across HQ and studios, including networks, devices, and in-studio technology (AV/WiFi, hardware, etc.)
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Lead cybersecurity strategy and execution, including vendor oversight, monitoring, incident response, and risk mitigation
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Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards (e.g. GDPR, CCPA) and support audit readiness and diligence processes
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Establish and manage identity and access controls, including onboarding/offboarding and least-privilege access enforcement
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Conduct regular access audits and maintain strong internal controls across systems
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Oversee internal IT support and MSP/vendor relationships (e.g. helpdesk, cybersecurity providers, infrastructure vendors)
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Own vendor security reviews and governance (e.g. risk assessments, contract diligence)
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Manage Workday and other internal systems from an infrastructure, security, and vendor standpoint, including future planning and cost management
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Lead employee-related system processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and support for investigations in partnership with People and Legal
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Establish disaster recovery and business continuity plans across critical systems
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Define and enforce policies around vendor procurement, preventing shadow IT and ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards
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Manage SaaS cost governance and provide visibility into system spend and optimization opportunities
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Ensure reliability and uptime of internal and studio systems, minimizing operational disruption
Qualifications
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8-12+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or enterprise systems
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Experience managing IT operations across multi-location businesses preferred
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Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, compliance, and vendor risk management
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Experience managing MSPs and external vendors at scale
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Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic planning
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Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary, based on experience
- Bonus eligibility based on performance
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- 401k with employer match
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Free drop in classes at [solidcore]
- And MORE
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