Director of IT - Security, Infrastructure & Compliance - Hybrid (Atlanta)

Job Description

Job Description

Under the direction of the VP of IT the Director of IT – Security, Infrastructure & Compliance will lead the strategy, implementation, and ongoing governance of good2grow’s technology environment. This role oversees all aspects of IT operations, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap that supports the company’s growth, safeguards critical systems and data, and ensures compliance with relevant standards and regulations. As a key business partner and member of the leadership team, the Director will collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Commercial teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing technology solutions that enable business success.

Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area to be considered for this role.

Key Skills Required

• Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence – communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Time management and project management skills a must!
• Attention to details and dedication to getting things right
• Maintain high level of organization, time management and project management skills, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm, and motivation

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership

Shape and execute the company’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance strategies in alignment with overall business objectives. Provide a forward-looking technology vision that supports innovation, scalability, and growth.

Infrastructure & Operations

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of robust, secure, and scalable IT systems—including cloud environments, networks, endpoints, and collaboration tools. Ensure system performance, high availability, and disaster recovery readiness.

Cybersecurity

Establish and continuously enhance security frameworks, protocols, and tools to safeguard company data, networks, and systems. Monitor evolving threats, lead incident response efforts, and foster a security-first mindset across the organization.

Compliance & Governance

Develop and uphold IT policies and controls aligned with key regulatory and industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS). Manage internal and external audits and drive timely remediation of compliance findings.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing IT team. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technology solutions effectively support operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic initiatives.

Education / Experience

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Characteristics Needed to be Successful

About us

good2grow is a children's beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners. We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products includes snacks, juices, flavored waters, and milks, so there’s something to make everybody smile.

Why join us?

good2grow® offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability (along with salary continuation), a robust Parental Leave Policy, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, plus a generous Paid Time Off package. Through our community involvement and employee engagement initiatives, you will see that we value our employees’ experience and the community around us. At good2grow®, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition!

Our Culture

Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture is unmatched, described by our employees as transparent, flexible, inclusive, and team oriented. Other words we’ve heard used to describe us are empowering, nurturing, relaxed, and high performing. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the good2grow family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our remote workforce connected. We place value on not only maintaining work-life balance, but also enhancing it by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individual’s unique circumstances. We are an industrious organization with a penchant for fun!