🛡️ CYBER GUARDIAN WANTED: Director of IT & Cyber Security

Ready to be the digital fortress between innovation and chaos?

📍 Location: Durham, NC (Your command center awaits - full presence required)
📊 Reports To: Chief of Staff

We're seeking U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents only - no visa sponsorship available.

 

THE MISSION: Digital Defense Meets Strategic Leadership

Forget boring IT management. We need a cyber strategist who thinks like a hacker but fights like a guardian. You'll be the mastermind behind our digital defenses while architecting the technological future of our organization.

This isn't just another IT job - it's your chance to build something extraordinary from the ground up.

 

WHAT YOU'LL COMMAND:

🔥 Cyber Warfare & Defense

• Architect our digital fortress - Design and deploy security policies that would make hackers weep
• Turn vulnerabilities into victories - Lead risk assessments that identify weak spots before the bad guys do
• Master compliance like a chess game - Navigate regulatory requirements with strategic finesse

💻 Tech Leadership & Innovation

• Shape our digital DNA - Drive IT strategy that transforms how we operate
• Weaponize AI for efficiency - Implement cutting-edge solutions that automate away the mundane
• Build bridges, not silos - Collaborate with HR, Tech, and Product teams to create seamless operations

👑 Strategic Leadership

• Budget like a CEO - Manage IT investments with the precision of a Wall Street trader
• Vendor whisperer - Turn external IT partnerships into competitive advantages
• People developer - Transform team members into security evangelists through training that actually sticks
• Future architect - Roll out projects that position us years ahead of the competition

 

THE IDEAL CYBER CHAMPION:

Battle-Tested Experience

• Educational foundation: Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field
• War stories: 8+ years in cybersecurity/IT with 4+ years commanding teams
• Framework fluency: NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls are your native languages
• Cloud mastery: AWS, Azure, and enterprise software bend to your will
• AI advantage: You've successfully weaponized AI to eliminate inefficiencies

Leadership Superpowers

• Communication that converts - You make technical complexity sound like poetry
• Project management perfection - Deadlines fear you, stakeholders trust you
• Vendor management virtuosity - External IT firms become extensions of your team

 

Certification Arsenal (Preferred but not required)

Security+, CISM, CISSP, CCSP, GSEC - Collect them all or earn them with us

 

WHAT MAKES YOU DANGEROUS:

✨ Insatiable hunger for growth - Senior leadership is your destination, excellence is your vehicle
⚡ Thrives in chaos - Fast-paced environments energize rather than overwhelm you
🛡️ Unshakeable ethics - Organizational assets are sacred, and you're their guardian angel
🤝 Collaboration catalyst - You work independently but multiply team effectiveness

 

WHY IONNA IS DIFFERENT:

We don't just offer competitive compensation ($140K-$160K base) - we offer the chance to build something that matters. Add bonus programs, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, 401K), paid holidays, and you've got more than a job - you've got a launching pad.

Your salary reflects your value: We base compensation on your unique combination of skills, experience, certifications, and the magic you bring to our Durham headquarters.

 

READY TO DEFEND THE FUTURE?

If you're tired of maintaining someone else's vision and ready to architect your own, we want to hear from you. Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and the revolutionary power of exceptional cybersecurity leadership.

IONNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the diversity of innovation itself.

The digital frontier awaits. Are you ready to claim it?

 

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.