Established in 2022, Guardz rapidly emerged as a noteworthy player in the cybersecurity sphere, securing $85M in funding and rallying a dedicated team of 100 industry professionals. Our vision is to foster a safer digital landscape for small and medium businesses across the globe. To this end, we introduced our comprehensive all-in-one Secure & Insure platform, and continue to grow and expand our team, our partnerships and our revenue.

We are looking for an experienced Director of IT & Information Security (CISO) to lead Guardz's internal security and IT domain.

This role combines hands-on execution with strategic ownership, with a strong focus on protecting the organization's systems, data, and people. You will play a key role in shaping and implementing our security posture, while ensuring a seamless and secure IT environment that supports day-to-day operations and company growth.

In addition, you will act as an internal stakeholder for our cybersecurity platform, contributing product feedback based on real-world usage and helping drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Guardz's information security strategy, including risk management, threat detection, and incident response

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong hands-on involvement
• Experience in IT environments and infrastructure management
• Proven experience in a lead or ownership role within security or IT
• Strong knowledge of: Security principles (risk management, incident response, threat detection) and Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience managing or mentoring technical teams
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Practical, execution-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Background in a cybersecurity or SaaS company - advantage