Director of IT & Security

Position Overview

• Location Type: [Not Specified]
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: [Not Specified]

A visionary and pragmatic Director of IT & Security is sought to lead the cybersecurity and IT strategy for a leading sports betting website. This role demands a leader with expertise in both traditional information security and innovative approaches like ethical hacking. The Director will shape the security roadmap, foster proactive risk management, and safeguard the company's systems and data while maintaining agility.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in IT and cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of ethical hacking principles and experience with red teams or bug bounty programs.
• Skills: Strategic leadership, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, incident response, risk assessment, and budget management.
• Knowledge: Understanding of global laws, standards, and regulations related to technology risk.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Define and execute the company’s overarching IT and cybersecurity strategy.
  • Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on technology risks.
  • Foster a security-first mindset across the organization.
• Security & Ethical Hacking:
  • Champion and implement ethical hacking practices (penetration testing, red-teaming, bug bounty programs).
  • Build relationships with the ethical hacking community.
  • Oversee threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response frameworks.
• Technology Governance & Risk:
  • Develop and maintain a unified control framework.
  • Lead risk assessment efforts.
  • Partner with Legal, HR, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Innovation & Operational Excellence:
  • Drive continuous improvement in IT infrastructure and cloud security.
  • Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
• People Leadership:
  • Inspire and lead a high-performing IT and cybersecurity team.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Establish mentorship and growth pathways.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

We consistently top the charts as one of if not the most used Sports Betting website in the countries we operate in. With millions of weekly active users, we strive to be the best in industry for our users.