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VP, IT & Security - New York New York
Company: AlphaSense
Location: New York, New York
Posted On: 09/14/2024
Reports to: CFOAbout AlphaSense:AlphaSense is a market intelligence platform used by the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Since 2011, our AI-based technology has helped professionals make smarter business decisions by delivering insights from an extensive universe of public and private content-including company filings, event transcripts, news, trade journals, and equity research. Our platform is trusted by over 3,500 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500. Headquartered in New York City, AlphaSense employs over 1,000 people across offices in the U.S., U.K., Finland, and India. For more information, please visit .About the Role:AlphaSense is seeking a Vice President (VP) of Corporate IT & Security to ensure the security, efficiency, and effectiveness of our information technology (IT) infrastructure, systems, and data. The VP of Corporate IT & Security will safeguard our digital assets, drive IT innovation and efficiency, and ensure alignment between IT and business objectives.Who You Are: - Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Technical Skills: Extensive experience in IT, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Proficiency in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Industry Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, and other relevant IT and cybersecurity certifications.
- Leadership Qualities: Proven experience in leading and managing IT and security teams. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and execute IT and security strategies aligned with organizational goals. Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget management.
- Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and understanding of the company's industry, market, and competitive landscape. A forward thinker with a startup commercial mindset with strong IT controls.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with the latest trends, developments, and best practices in IT and cybersecurity.What You'll Do:
- Information Security:
- Develop and implement comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and standards to protect the organization's data and information assets.
- Monitor and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities, and implement measures to mitigate them.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to information security.
- IT Infrastructure Management:
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage systems.
- Ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of IT infrastructure to meet the organization's current and future needs.
- Implement and manage cloud computing strategies and solutions, as applicable.
- Cybersecurity:
- Ensure successful compliance audits across SOC2, ISO and others that are typical for public companies.
- Lead the organization's cybersecurity efforts, including the development and implementation of cybersecurity programs, technologies, and controls.
- Coordinate incident response and management in the event of a cybersecurity breach or incident.
- Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and training among employees.
- IT Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute the organization's IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with its business objectives and goals.
- Identify and prioritize IT initiatives and projects that deliver the greatest value to the organization.
- Ensure effective governance, budgeting, and resource allocation for IT projects and initiatives.
- Vendor and Third-Party Management:
- Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure quality, value, and compliance with contractual agreements.
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors to optimize costs and service delivery.
- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that facilitate efficiency and competitive advantage.
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization's ability to recover from IT disruptions and maintain business operations.
- Conduct regular testing and drills of disaster recovery and business continuity plans to validate their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing IT and security team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
- Deploy productivity tools including the latest generative AI tools for typical IT/Security and support activities.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
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