Director of IT & Security

We are seeking a visionary and pragmatic Director of IT & Security to lead our cybersecurity and IT strategy. This role requires a leader who not only understands the nuances of traditional information security but is also a passionate advocate for ethical hacking, innovative security approaches, and embedding security into the DNA of business operations.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping our security roadmap, fostering a culture of proactive risk management, and ensuring our systems, data, and operations are safeguarded—without compromising agility or business delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define and execute the company’s overarching IT and cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Serve as the go-to expert and advisor to senior leadership on technology risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Cultivate a security-first mindset across the organization, integrating security into early stages of business and product development.
• Security & Ethical Hacking
  • Champion and implement ethical hacking practices such as penetration testing, red-teaming, and bug bounty programs.
  • Build relationships with the ethical hacking community and create internal safe hacking environments to continuously test and improve our systems.
  • Oversee threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response frameworks.
  • Hands-on expertise in probing for security vulnerabilities in medium to large-scale organizations.
• Technology Governance & Risk
  • Develop and maintain a unified and flexible control framework, working to integrate the requirements of global laws, standards, and regulations.
  • Lead risk assessment efforts and ensure a balance between protection and productivity.
  • Partner with Legal, HR, Product, and Engineering teams to align technology risk with business initiatives.
• Innovation & Operational Excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement in IT infrastructure and cloud security through emerging technologies and automation.
  • Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge tools and methodologies for threat detection, response, and prevention.
  • Manage the IT & Security budget, vendors, and tooling with a value-driven approach.
• People Leadership
  • Inspire and lead a high-performing team of IT and cybersecurity professionals.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, ethical responsibility, and continuous learning.
  • Establish mentorship and growth pathways to develop next-generation security talent.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience (10+ years) in IT and cybersecurity leadership roles, with a track record of embedding security into high-growth businesses.
• Deep understanding of ethical hacking principles and experience working with red teams or bug bounty programs.
• An exceptional ethical hacker capable of leading from the front.
• Strong grasp of cloud environments (specifically AWS, GCP, or Azure), DevSecOps, and security engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate while maintaining operational stability and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading IT functions in scale-up businesses with measurable results.
• Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.

Benefits:

• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible hours outside core hours of 10am-3pm
• Top-tier equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual company retreat
• Global, multicultural organization with talented colleagues
• Payment via DEEL, a world-class online wallet system
• Impactful role within a small, agile team
• Stable and secure employment with a successful, established global business

Our Mission: To be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone.

Our Operating Principles:

• Create Value for Users
• Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
• Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
• Be Responsible
• Preserve Integrity & Honesty
• Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
• Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
• Work Hard with Passion & Pride

Interview Process:

• Video screening with Talent Acquisition
• Technical screening call (30 mins)
• Technical home assignment
• Technical interview (60 mins)
• Final call with CTO (30 mins)
• Feedback within 24-72 hours

Post-Interview Process:

• Feedback call upon successful interview
• Offer and contract
• ID check via Zinc & 2 references

We trust you to do your job with a results-focused approach, offering flexibility in hours and emphasizing support, growth, and achieving results in a structured, secure environment that combines startup agility with corporate stability.