200K–280K USD / year
Director, Information Technology & Security (K12 Edtech)
OperationsHybrid — Denver
Published on 2026-11-10
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About this role
Lead and scale the company’s IT and information security functions at a fast-growing education technology company. This hands-on individual-contributor role covers IT operations, security compliance, incident response, and strategic technology guidance.
About the company
MagicSchool is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance learning experiences. It provides personalized educational tools and resources for students and educators, aiming to make education more accessible and effective.
Stack
JumpCloudOktaPythonAPIsAWS
What you'll do
- Manage help desk operations, employee IT lifecycle processes, and access management.
- Oversee hardware and software procurement, inventory, and SaaS vendor relationships.
- Manage security programs, incident response, risk assessments, and security awareness.
- Own the SOC 2 audit cycle and work with teams to address findings.
- Lead IT and security projects, including device management, system integrations, migrations, and access audits.
- Advise teams on technology decisions and promote effective, secure use of AI tools.
What we're looking for
- At least 7 years of relevant IT and security experience, including complex startup projects.
- Knowledge of SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, FERPA, and COPPA.
- Hands-on experience with identity and device management platforms, scripting, APIs, and AWS.
- Strong project ownership, attention to detail, and cross-functional communication skills.
Benefits
- Unlimited time off.
- Employer-paid health insurance options, with dental and vision at low premiums.
- Stock options vesting over four years.
- 401(k) match and monthly wellness stipend.