Director, Information Technology (IT) & Security | MagicSchool | Remote IT
Role Description:
We are seeking a Director, Information Technology (IT) & Security to build and manage our information technology and information security functions. This is a hands-on individual contributor role and will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Who we are: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. Were just over a year old, and more than 2M teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at https://www.magicschool.ai and connect with our passionate community on our wall of love at https://love.magicschool.ai.
Responsibilities:
IT Management: Establish and manage a helpdesk, develop and enforce technology policies and procedures, oversee vendor management, and train our team on the effective use of technology.
Security Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security program... aligned with industry standards (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001) and EdTech regulations (FERPA, COPPA).
Project Execution: Lead and execute complex IT and security projects, ensuring effective management and timely delivery in a fast-paced startup environment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, product, legal, and other teams to integrate security across all operations and communicate risks and strategies clearly to the organization.
Qualifications:
Professional Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in information technology and security, with proven experience executing complex projects in a startup environment.
Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of security frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001) and EdTech regulations (FERPA, COPPA).
Execution Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-impact projects with a high level of ownership and attention to detail.
Communication Skills: Excellent ability to simplify complex security topics and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Our Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits, such as unlimited PTO, 100% employer covered health insurance, a wellness stipend, and vision/dental insurance.
Our Values:
Educators are Magic: Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.
Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience push the boundaries of whats possible with AI.
Community: Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.
Innovation: The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.
Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.
Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.
Excellence: Educators and students deserve the best and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.
Compensation Range: $100K $140K
Apply Now
We are seeking a Director, Information Technology (IT) & Security to build and manage our information technology and information security functions. This is a hands-on individual contributor role and will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Who we are: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. Were just over a year old, and more than 2M teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at https://www.magicschool.ai and connect with our passionate community on our wall of love at https://love.magicschool.ai.
Responsibilities:
IT Management: Establish and manage a helpdesk, develop and enforce technology policies and procedures, oversee vendor management, and train our team on the effective use of technology.
Security Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security program... aligned with industry standards (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001) and EdTech regulations (FERPA, COPPA).
Project Execution: Lead and execute complex IT and security projects, ensuring effective management and timely delivery in a fast-paced startup environment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, product, legal, and other teams to integrate security across all operations and communicate risks and strategies clearly to the organization.
Qualifications:
Professional Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in information technology and security, with proven experience executing complex projects in a startup environment.
Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of security frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001) and EdTech regulations (FERPA, COPPA).
Execution Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-impact projects with a high level of ownership and attention to detail.
Communication Skills: Excellent ability to simplify complex security topics and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Our Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits, such as unlimited PTO, 100% employer covered health insurance, a wellness stipend, and vision/dental insurance.
Our Values:
Educators are Magic: Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.
Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience push the boundaries of whats possible with AI.
Community: Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.
Innovation: The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.
Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.
Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.
Excellence: Educators and students deserve the best and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.
Compensation Range: $100K $140K
Apply Now