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Director of Information Technology and Security

Director of Information Technology and Security

Pano AISan Francisco, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director Of Information Technology And Security

Pano AI is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Information Technology and Security to lead and scale our internal technology function. You'll serve as the company's senior-most technology and security leader, responsible for both core infrastructure and the protection of Pano AI's information assets. You'll lead IT operations and our Security & GRC teams to build and scale secure, compliant systems that enable our employees to do their best, most efficient work while maintaining a high level of security and trust that our utility and government customers expect.

This is a key leadership role that blends operational rigor with forward-thinking strategy. You'll be responsible for building high-performance IT and IS teams, maturing our systems and tooling, and enabling scalable, secure growth as we continue to expand globally.

What you'll do :

  • Technology & Security Leadership
  • Own the vision, roadmap, and execution of Pano AI's internal IT and security strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk posture
  • Build, mentor, and scale high-performance IT and IS teams with a focus on operational excellence, employee experience, and service delivery
  • Define and track KPIs for IT operations and security programs to drive accountability and continuous improvement
  • Partner with Engineering, Product, Legal, People, and other functions to ensure enterprise-wide alignment on technical controls, risk management, and audit readiness
  • Infrastructure, Tools & Operations
  • Oversee corporate infrastructure and core systems (e.g., Okta, Google Workspace, Zoom, MDM, SaaS stack), managing endpoint environments across Mac and Windows
  • Drive automation, scalability, and lifecycle management across hardware, software, and access provisioning workflows
  • Manage vendor relationships, tooling selection, and IT / security budgets with a focus on cost-effectiveness and long-term value
  • Information Security & Compliance
  • Lead the execution of the information security program, including policies, roadmaps, and incident response procedures
  • Ensure the effective implementation of technical security controls such as SSO / MFA enforcement, endpoint protection, and device compliance
  • Coordinate and support security certifications and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, CCPA / GDPR, FedRAMP), including audits and remediation
  • Evaluate and implement security tooling integrations into the IT ecosystem (e.g., email security, logging, CASBs, vulnerability scanners)
  • Employee Technology Experience
  • Champion an excellent technology experience for employees from onboarding through daily support to enable employees to do their best, most efficient work whether in the office or remote
  • Continuously improve IT support processes, including helpdesk workflows, SLAs, and knowledge base content
  • Act as an escalation point for executive and complex technical support needs

What you'll bring :

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT and IS, with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Sr. Manager, Head of IT, or Director-level)
  • Proven success scaling IT and IS in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment (preferably in SaaS or high-growth tech)
  • Strong experience across modern SaaS tooling, identity / access management, endpoint management, and IT compliance
  • Technical knowledge of key security concepts (e.g., least privilege, zero trust, secure config baselines) and how they map to IT operations
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 and their technical control requirements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills able to confidently engage with execs, vendors, and cross-functional partners
  • Hands-on, humble, and excited to build this role is part strategy, part sleeves-rolled-up execution
  • $22,000 - $242,000 a year. This role is eligible for a bonus. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors, including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge, skills and location. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for a bonus and stock options. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, and a matching 401 (k).

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