Director of IT & Security

Overview

Director of IT & Security

100% remote

The Role

As Director of IT & Security, you will lead the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of firms environment and security practices. You will ensure the organization’s technology ecosystem remains secure, reliable, and scalable while supporting the needs of a fast-growing business.

This role blends hands-on leadership, operational execution, and long-term strategic planning.

You will oversee the corporate IT function, partner with engineering and data leaders, and establish the policies, systems, and safeguards necessary for a modern, secure organization.

Key Responsibilities

IT & Security Strategy

• Define and own the firm’s IT and security strategy, aligned with growth, risk management, and compliance needs
   
• Continuously evaluate and strengthen the organization’s security posture
   
• Establish standards for identity and access management, endpoint security, and device management
   
• Develop and maintain security policies, controls, and operational documentation appropriate for a regulated environment
   

Infrastructure & IT Operations

• Lead and develop the IT support team, ensuring consistent and high-quality end-user support
   
• Design and maintain a scalable corporate IT infrastructure
   
• Plan and manage IT capacity and operational readiness as the organization grows
   
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and operational efficiency
   

Security & Risk Management

• Own the firm’s incident response processes and security escalation procedures
   
• Identify and mitigate operational and security risks as the company scales
   
• Ensure security practices are embedded across systems, vendors, and internal workflows
   

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Data, Product, and business leadership
   
• Align on infrastructure strategy, access management, and security standards
   
• Provide guidance on security implications of technology and operational decisions
   

Vendor & Tooling Management

• Manage technology vendors and strategic technology partnerships
   
• Participate in technology selection and tooling decisions across the organization
   
• Ensure tooling decisions balance security, usability, cost, and operational efficiency
   

How This Role Drives the Business

The Director of IT & Security plays a foundational role in enabling TopDog Law’s continued growth.

By building a secure, scalable technology environment, this role helps the organization:

• Maintain operational speed and reliability
   
• Protect client data and firm reputation
   
• Enable teams to work efficiently and securely
   
• Support sustainable growth as the firm expands nationally
   

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6–12 months, success in this role means:

• Delivering consistently on priorities with minimal oversight
   
• Identifying risks and operational gaps early and implementing solutions
   
• Raising the bar for security, reliability, and technical standards
   
• Becoming a trusted advisor to leadership across technology and business teams
   
• Strengthening the IT function as a proactive, high-impact partner to the business
   

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure, or security leadership
   
• Experience building or leading IT and security functions within growing organizations
   
• Strong expertise in:
   

  • Identity and Access Management
     

  • Endpoint and device security
     
  • Corporate infrastructure and IT operations
     
• Experience working within regulated or security-sensitive environments
   
• Demonstrated ability to balance security, usability, and operational efficiency
   
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and business teams
   
• Ability to lead both strategically and hands-on when necessary
   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
   
• Strong judgment and decision-making in incident or high-pressure situations
   

Nice to Have

• Experience in high-growth or rapidly scaling companies
   
• Comfort operating in ambiguous or evolving environments
   

Experience in legal, professional services, or client-focused organizations