Director of IT & Security

Company: Slope
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

About Owner is the all-in-one platform that restaurants use to succeed online.Thousands of restaurant owners use our tools to build their website, drive online orders, create their own branded app, manage their customer relationships, and set up marketing automations.You can think of it as Shopify meets HubSpot, but specifically for restaurants.Learn more about the problems we are solving for our customers . Our visionWe're starting by helping independent restaurants succeed online.But it's not just restaurants that need our help. Most local businesses are struggling with these same problems. Huge technology corporations are taking their customers, bleeding their profits, and making it hard for them to survive.Once we nail the solution for restaurants - we'll scale it into every other local business type.In the future we envision, tens of millions of local business owners will use our technology to succeed in the digital age. Our tractionIn just over 3 years we've generated tens of millions in revenue, served millions of guests, and processed hundreds of millions of online orders.More importantly, we've helped thousands of restaurant owners save their businesses - and not only survive, but thrive. Our teamOur team grew from under 100 to nearly 200 talented people in 2024. We've got top talent from the most successful companies in SMB software, including: Shopify, HubSpot, DoorDash, ServiceTitan, Rappi, Faire and Stripe.We'll be scaling even faster in 2025 to keep pace with our customer growth. Where we workOwner is a remote-first, global company headquartered in San Francisco, with a sales hub in Toronto. For a few of our roles we prioritize in-person collaboration at one of our office locations. Most of our employees are distributed throughout the globe. Please review the role description and discuss with your recruiter for more details on location! Why we're looking for youWe are seeking an experienced Director of IT & Security to lead and elevate our organization's Security and IT strategy. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, adept at managing risk and overseeing security practices while also ensuring the day-to-day operations of IT services run seamlessly.If you are a forward-thinking leader with an exceptional track record of developing robust security protocols, fortifying network infrastructures, and guiding IT teams to success, we would love to hear from you.We are a hyper-growth company, and as Director of IT & Security, you will move fast, take ownership, and build with a customer-first mindset-driving security, efficiency, and innovation that keeps our teams productive and our business running smoothly.For this particular role we are focused on candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a remote-first company with a home base in SF, where our team comes together for periodic in-person collaboration (most local teammates opt to come in on Tuesdays/Thursdays). For more details chat with your recruiter! The impact you will have

• Security Leadership:
• Develop, implement, and oversee the organization's security strategy and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide expert counsel on emerging security trends, threats, and tools, ensuring proactive risk management.
• IT Governance & Risk Management:
• Establish policies and procedures to maintain high standards of data governance and risk management.
• Oversee ongoing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response procedures.
• Manage security-related audits and develop remediation plans to address identified gaps.
• Network Infrastructure & Operations:
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and reliable network architectures and office spaces.
• Manage external vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality delivery of business solutions.
• Team Leadership & Strategic Planning:
• Recruit and retain top IT talent, focus on fostering a high-performance culture, skill development, and employee engagement.
• Develop and manage the IT and security budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration, communicate technology and security strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Employee Hardware & Software Management:
• Oversee the provisioning and deprovisioning of employee hardware and software, ensuring secure configurations and smooth onboarding/offboarding processes. Develop and maintain policies for asset tracking, device inventory, and lifecycle management.
• Manage secure remote access solutions (e.g., VPN, MFA tools) to enable employees to work effectively while maintaining organizational security standards. Who you'll work with
  • This role will work with all departments across the company and day-to-day collaboration with our executive leadership team.
  • Reports to the SVP Engineering Minimum requirements
    • Experience: 10+ years of progressive IT leadership with at least 5 years in a senior role focused on security and network administration.
    • Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of information security frameworks, network architecture, cloud security, and incident response.
    • Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, capable of driving and implementing innovative solutions under tight deadlines and complex environments.
    • Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable. Pay and benefits
      • This role's estimated base salary range is $180,000-220,000 USD plus a generous pre-IPO equity package.
      • Other benefits include comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO - plus extra fun perks! Notice - Employment ScamsCommunication from our team regarding job opportunities will only be made by an Owner employee with an @owner.com email address.We do not conduct interviews over email or chat platforms, and we will never ask you to provide personal or financial information such as your mailing address, social security number, credit card numbers or banking information. If you believe you are being contacted by scammer, please mark the communication as "phishing" or "spam" and do not respond.
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