Director of IT & Information Security (CISO)

Established in 2022, Guardz rapidly emerged as a noteworthy player in the cybersecurity sphere, securing $85M in funding and rallying a dedicated team of 100 industry professionals. Our vision is to foster a safer digital landscape for small and medium businesses across the globe. To this end, we introduced our comprehensive all-in-one Secure & Insure platform, and continue to grow and expand our team, our partnerships and our revenue. We are looking for an experienced Director of IT & Information Security (CISO) to lead Guardz’s internal security and IT domain. This role combines hands-on execution with strategic ownership, with a strong focus on protecting the organization’s systems, data, and people. You will play a key role in shaping and implementing our security posture, while ensuring a seamless and secure IT environment that supports day-to-day operations and company growth. In addition, you will act as an internal stakeholder for our cybersecurity platform, contributing product feedback based on real-world usage and helping drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities Lead and execute Guardz’s information security strategy, including risk management, threat detection, and incident response Design, implement, and maintain security controls and processes to protect internal systems, data, and production environments Drive AI security practices, ensuring safe and effective adoption of AI tools across the organization Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents in a hands-on manner Define and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices Oversee and manage the company’s IT environment, including endpoints, SaaS applications, cloud infrastructure, and identity systems Ensure a high-quality employee IT experience, with reliable, secure, and efficient internal services Develop and improve IT processes and operations to support business needs Lead and mentor a team of Security Engineer and IT Support professional, while actively contributing to day-to-day work Act as an internal “dogfooding” user of the Guardz platform, testing features and providing actionable feedback Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to align security and IT with company priorities Requirements 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong hands-on involvement Experience in IT environments and infrastructure management Proven experience in a lead or ownership role within security or IT Strong knowledge of: Security principles (risk management, incident response, threat detection) and Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Experience managing or mentoring technical teams Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Practical, execution-oriented mindset with attention to detail Background in a cybersecurity or SaaS company - advantage Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+)