Alphasense - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
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. This role is critical in developing and implementing comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and standards to protect the organization's data and information assets. The VP will monitor and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities, implementing measures to mitigate them while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to information security. In addition to information security, the VP will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage systems. This includes ensuring the availability, reliability, and scalability of IT infrastructure to meet the organization's current and future needs, as well as implementing and managing cloud computing strategies and solutions as applicable. The VP will lead the organization's cybersecurity efforts, including the development and implementation of cybersecurity programs, technologies, and controls, and coordinate incident response and management in the event of a cybersecurity breach or incident. The role also involves developing and executing the organization's IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with its business objectives and goals. The VP will identify and prioritize IT initiatives and projects that deliver the greatest value to the organization, ensuring effective governance, budgeting, and resource allocation for IT projects and initiatives. Furthermore, the VP will evaluate, select, and manage relationships with IT vendors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure quality, value, and compliance with contractual agreements, while driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that facilitate efficiency and competitive advantage. Disaster recovery and business continuity are also key responsibilities, as the VP will develop and maintain comprehensive plans to ensure the organization's ability to recover from IT disruptions and maintain business operations. Regular testing and drills of these plans will be conducted to validate their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Finally, the VP will build, develop, and lead a high-performing IT and security team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, while engaging with stakeholders to understand their IT and security needs, priorities, and concerns.