IT Operations and Security Manager

We are a high-growth tech startup seeking an experienced IT Operations and Security Manager to join our team and help scale our infrastructure securely. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our company's IT and security practices.
As our IT Operations and Security Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing our IT infrastructure, implementing robust security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will lead a team of IT professionals and work closely with other departments to support our rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize our IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, and cloud services
• Maintain and review comprehensive security policies and procedures
• Support our sales and account teams when communicating our security posture and controls to clients
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Lead incident response efforts and manage security breaches
• Oversee vendor relationships and manage IT/security-related contracts
• Respond to client security questionnaires and maintain documentation for compliance purposes
• Manage and mentor a team of IT and security professionals
• Stay current with emerging threats and technologies in the IT security landscape
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure IT and security needs are met
• Manage IT budgets and resource allocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT operations and security management
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security, and cybersecurity best practices
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services

Why Street Context?

• Become an owner - we offer stock options for most positions
• Work/life balance - we provide time off, plus the entire company takes a week off during the holidays to rest up
• Grow your skillset - in addition to internal mentorship and growth opportunities, access a healthy budget for learning and development
• Great benefits - our comprehensive benefits starting on day one, no waiting
• Other perks - we help cover mobile phone expenses, home office setups, and more

Street Context is on a mission to build more efficient capital markets. We're developing technology that provides highly scalable sources of customer insights for investment banks, brokerages, and independent research providers. We provide our customers with insights that enable them to pinpoint revenue opportunities, build client intel, and anticipate the needs of the market.
We take ownership of our projects and work together to foster a fun and transparent environment. Our days are spent thinking through complex scenarios and tackling major challenges using innovative technology. We’re agile in our process and responsive to the market, seeking to fundamentally improve an institutional industry. We are a team of experts, joined by outstanding advisors and world-class investors, on a quest to build a superior product and a top-notch company. We work, play, and win as a team. We enjoy spending time with one another and celebrate our accomplishments together.If you see an opportunity for yourself with us, apply now to continue the conversation and learn more about how you can become part of Street Context.
Street Context is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity and gender expression, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex or sexual orientation.
To that end, Street Context is committed to making our recruitment processes as accessible as possible including providing accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process as required. Upon request, Street Context will consult with applicants to provide or arrange for suitable accommodation.