Director, Information Technology & Security (K12 Edtech)

The role

You will lead and scale IT and information security functions as an individual contributor. You will manage infrastructure, incident response, and strategic technology decisions.

What you will do

• Manage a help-desk and enforce technology policies and procedures
• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle IT processes including onboarding and offboarding
• Manage procurement of hardware and software and maintain inventory tracking
• Oversee vendor management across SaaS tools and IT services
• Administer AI tools and train the team on effective and secure use of technology
• Manage a security program aligned with SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, FERPA, and COPPA
• Create and maintain incident response plans and conduct risk assessments
• Own the SOC 2 audit cycle
• Lead and execute complex IT and security projects
• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, People Operations, and finance teams

Required qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in information technology and security
• Proven experience executing complex projects in a startup environment
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001) and EdTech regulations (FERPA, COPPA)
• Hands-on experience with identity and device management platforms (such as JumpCloud or Okta)
• Experience with APIs and cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects with high ownership and attention to detail
• Ability to simplify complex security topics and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Availability onsite in Denver is required as needed

Nice to have

• Python

Benefits

• Unlimited time off
• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision offered at very low premiums
• Generous stock options, vested over 4 years
• 401k match
• Monthly wellness stipend

About the company

MagicSchool is a generative AI platform for teachers that is just over 2 years old. More than 7 million teachers from all over the world have joined the platform.