Director, Information Technology & Security (K12 Edtech)

About the Role

WHO WE ARE: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. We're just over 2 years old, and more than 7 million teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at our website and connect with our passionate community on our Wall of Love. As Director of Information Technology (IT) & Security, you will lead and scale our IT and information security functions, ensuring the systems and practices that power our work are reliable, secure, and scalable. You'll inherit a solid foundation (centralized identity and access management, automated account provisioning, and an active SOC 2 program) and be accountable for maturing it as we grow. In this hands-on, individual contributor role, you'll manage everything from infrastructure to incident response while advising on strategic technology decisions. You'll report directly to the Sr. Director of Operations and play a critical role in shaping our operational backbone. This position is hybrid, with an expectation of working onsite one day per week. Availability onsite in Denver is required as needed for company technology support, including onsite visits, board meetings, and other related activities. RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for driving to the following outcomes: IT Management Manage a help-desk, develop and enforce technology policies and procedures, and own end-to-end employee lifecycle IT processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and access management, in partnership with People Operations. Manage procurement of hardware and software, maintain accurate inventory tracking, and ensure timely, cost-effective equipment distribution. Oversee vendor management across SaaS tools and IT services, including selection, negotiations, and renewals. Lead AI and technology enablement: administer our AI tools and train our team on the effective and secu

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong problem solving foundations, knowledge of modern engineering practices, and interest in technology systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Official mentor support
• verified hiring timeline
• and career progression.