Head of IT and Security

The role

The Head of IT and Security will build and operate systems, controls, and support to keep the company productive and secure. This leader will own practical IT operations and cybersecurity as the company scales its team, facilities, technical environments, and programs.

What you will do

• Own enterprise IT operations including identity and access, endpoints, networks, collaboration systems, vendors, and employee support
• Build a risk-based security program spanning policies, technical controls, monitoring, incident response, and employee practices
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to secure cloud, laboratory, facility, and program environments
• Lead compliance readiness and evidence management for customer, government, and company requirements
• Develop a scalable operating model for service reliability, asset lifecycle, access reviews, vendor management, and security response

Required qualifications

• Experience leading both IT operations and cybersecurity in a growing organization
• Strong working knowledge of identity, endpoint, network, cloud, vendor, and incident-response practices
• Ability to translate risk and compliance requirements into practical controls and accountable operations
• Clear communication, sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach to supporting employees

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, regulated technology, or environments handling export-controlled or sensitive information
• Experience preparing for security or compliance assessments and maintaining auditable evidence
• Experience building an IT and security function at an early-stage or rapidly scaling company

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Early-stage equity package
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunity to work on novel sensing, data, and AI systems

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Matter is building the future of vision AI by pairing a sensor that sees molecular chemistry, temperature, and 3D shape with a Large World Model. The team has delivered technologies to Mars for NASA/JPL and designed advanced sensors for U.S. Defense.