Director, Security & IT

TRU Staffing, Inc.
New York, NY
Our client, an AI-driven benefits intelligence platform operating in a highly regulated healthcare environment, is seeking a Director of Security & IT to lead its enterprise security strategy, compliance programs, and IT operations. This role will drive the design and execution of security frameworks, ensure adherence to HIPAA and SOC 2 requirements, and safeguard sensitive health and financial data at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in security architecture, risk management, and compliance within cloud-based environments, along with experience building and maturing security programs in high-growth technology organizations. This hybrid role is based in NYC.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive security program across application, infrastructure, and data protection
  • Own and evolve security policies, procedures, and controls aligned to HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II requirements
  • Drive vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate risk
  • Oversee incident response including containment, remediation, root cause analysis, and reporting
  • Own identity and access management strategy, enforcing least-privilege access across systems and cloud environments
  • Implement safeguards including encryption, audit logging, and access controls to protect data at rest, in transit, and in use
  • Own SOC 2 Type II compliance efforts including audit preparation, controls documentation, and remediation
  • Ensure adherence to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules across all handling of PHI
  • Develop and maintain a risk management framework to identify, assess, and prioritize security and compliance risks
  • Conduct ongoing risk assessments and vulnerability scans to proactively address gaps
  • Prepare for and manage regulatory audits, external reviews, and customer security assessments
  • Stay current on evolving healthcare data privacy regulations and assess their impact on internal practices
  • Oversee day-to-day IT operations to ensure systems, networks, and applications function securely and efficiently
  • Lead the internal help desk function, driving timely issue resolution and clear escalation protocols
  • Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements aligned to business needs
  • Manage IT asset lifecycle including procurement, tracking, and maintenance
  • Ensure secure onboarding and offboarding processes with a focus on access control and compliance training
  • Evaluate and manage cloud providers, vendors, and third-party partners to ensure compliance with security and privacy standards
  • Conduct vendor due diligence and security assessments aligned to internal requirements
  • Negotiate and manage contracts and SLAs to ensure vendors meet security and compliance expectations
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Finance, and People teams to align security and data privacy strategies
  • Serve as the primary liaison for customers and partners on security and compliance matters
  • Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on security investments and risk tradeoffs
  • Provide regular reporting on security initiatives, audit outcomes, and compliance posture
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team across security, IT, and compliance
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and strong security practices across the organization
Qualifications
  • Significant years of experience across security, IT infrastructure, and compliance, including leadership ownership of a security function
  • Experience within a scaling software or AI company and familiarity with building programs under resource constraints
  • Deep expertise in HIPAA, healthcare data protection, and SOC 2 Type II compliance
  • Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, particularly AWS, as well as network and container security
  • Experience building or significantly maturing security and compliance programs rather than solely operating them
  • Proven ability to operate cross-functionally and drive structured execution across complex initiatives
  • Strong program management experience across security, compliance, disaster recovery, access management, and vendor risk
  • Sound judgment in high-trust environments involving sensitive data and systems
  • Experience leading and developing technical teams with accountability and ownership
  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on where needed
  • Experience in healthcare, benefits, fintech, or other regulated environments
  • Preferred certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar
  • Hands-on technical depth to engage in architecture discussions and assess risk directly
  • A pragmatic and prioritized approach to reducing risk and improving reliability
Expected salary for this role is $226,000 - $275,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

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Job ID: 7466
Posted 2026-05-27

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