Director, It

Guild

United States
Base: $200,000-$225,000; bonus/equity: variable co...
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It operations and it services leadership
Cloud identity & access management
Zero-trust security approach
** Guild is seeking a Director of IT to lead its technology operations and services, focusing on creating a secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure for a next-generation workforce. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT leadership, cloud architecture, and automation, with a strong emphasis on integrating AI into the technology ecosystem. **

Job Summary

  • Lead two critical pillars: IT Operations (Infrastructure & Backend) and IT Services (Employee Support & Experience) to architect the infrastructure supporting a next-generation, AI-integrated workforce.
  • Own the strategy for Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) with a 'zero-trust' approach and partner with AI/Agent Engineering teams to architect the 'Agent Infrastructure'.
  • Drive a 'zero-touch' philosophy for the employee lifecycle through automation and ensure the IT Services team maintains exceptional SLAs for a modern, 'white-glove' support experience.

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** Guild is seeking a Director of IT to lead its technology operations and services, focusing on creating a secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure for a next-generation workforce. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT leadership, cloud architecture, and automation, with a strong emphasis on integrating AI into the technology ecosystem. **

Salary

Base: $200,000-$225,000; Bonus/Equity: variable compensation eligibility and stock options; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT Operations and IT Services leadership
  • Cloud Identity & Access Management
  • Zero-trust security approach
  • AI agent infrastructure
  • IT security posture
  • Compliance efforts (e.g., SOC2)
  • Employee lifecycle automation
  • IT Incident Response ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Cloudflare Zero Trust experience
  • Agent authentication patterns
  • AI tooling governance

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years in IT, 3-5 years leading managers
  • Proven track record managing complex, SaaS-heavy environments
  • Experience with workflow automation and IaC concepts
  • Strong foundation in identity and access management (Okta or equivalent)
  • Experience managing endpoint security, MDM, network architecture, ZTNA
  • Working knowledge of NIST CSF, SOC 2, SOX compliance
  • Proficient in scripting, API tools, IT automation workflows
  • Familiarity with AI agent ecosystem

Work Rights

Not specified

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