Director of IT & Security

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • Cyber Security

Job Summary

Job Description

Sporty seeks a visionary Director of IT & Security to lead their cybersecurity and IT strategy. This role requires a leader who understands traditional information security and is passionate about ethical hacking and innovative security approaches. Key responsibilities include defining and executing IT and cybersecurity strategy, championing ethical hacking practices (penetration testing, red-teaming, bug bounty programs), overseeing threat modeling and incident response, developing a robust control framework, driving IT infrastructure improvements, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity leadership, a deep understanding of ethical hacking, strong cloud (AWS preferred) and DevSecOps expertise, and excellent communication and leadership skills. They will be responsible for embedding security into the DNA of business operations in a high-growth environment.
Must have:
  • 10+ years IT & Cybersecurity leadership
  • Ethical hacking expertise
  • Cloud (AWS) & DevSecOps knowledge
  • Strong communication & leadership
  • Risk assessment & mitigation
  • Incident response framework
  • Security strategy execution
Perks:
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Flexible hours
  • Top-of-the-line equipment
  • Referral bonuses
  • 28 days paid annual leave
  • Annual company retreat
  • Payment via DEEL

Job Details

We consistently top the charts as one of if not the most used Sports Betting website in the countries we operate in. 
With millions of weekly active users, we strive to be the best in industry for our users.

About the Role:

We are seeking a visionary and pragmatic Director of IT & Security to lead our cybersecurity and IT strategy. This role requires a leader who not only understands the nuances of traditional information security but is also a passionate advocate for ethical hacking, innovative security approaches, and embedding security into the DNA of business operations.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping our security roadmap, fostering a culture of proactive risk management, and ensuring our systems, data, and operations are safeguarded—without compromising agility or business delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the company’s overarching IT and cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Serve as the go-to expert and advisor to senior leadership on technology risks and mitigation strategies.
Cultivate a security-first mindset across the organization, integrating security into early stages of business and product development.

Security & Ethical Hacking

Champion and implement ethical hacking practices such as penetration testing, red-teaming, and bug bounty programs.
Build relationships with the ethical hacking community and create internal safe hacking environments to continuously test and improve our systems.
Oversee threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response frameworks.
Hands on expert at probing for security vulnerabilities in medium to large scale organisations

Technology Governance & Risk

Develop and maintain a unified and flexible control framework, working to integrate the requirements of global laws, standards, and regulations.
Lead risk assessment efforts and ensure a balance between protection and productivity.
Partner with Legal, HR, Product, and Engineering teams to align technology risk with business initiatives.

Innovation & Operational Excellence

Drive continuous improvement in IT infrastructure and cloud security through emerging technologies and automation.
Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge tools and methodologies for threat detection, response, and prevention.
Manage the IT & Security budget, vendors, and tooling with a value-driven approach.

People Leadership

Inspire and lead a high-performing team of IT and cybersecurity professionals.
Foster a culture of innovation, ethical responsibility, and continuous learning
Establish mentorship and growth pathways to develop next-generation security talent.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience (10+ years) in IT and cybersecurity leadership roles, with a track record of embedding security into high-growth businesses.
Deep understanding of ethical hacking principles and experience working with red teams or bug bounty programs.
An exceptional ethical hacker in their own right, will be able to lead their team from the front
Strong grasp of cloud environments (specifically AWS but GCP or Azure can be considered), DevSecOps, and security engineering.
Demonstrated ability to innovate while maintaining operational stability and compliance.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Experience leading information technology functions in a scale-up business with demonstrable results.
The ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and make data-driven decisions.
Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and rapidly growing business.
Benefits

Quarterly bonuses
We have core hours of 10am-3pm in a local timezone, but flexible hours outside of this
Top-of-the-line equipment
Referral bonuses
28 days paid annual leave
Annual company retreat
Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system 
Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members

Our Mission

Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone

Our Operating Principles

1. Create Value for Users
2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty 
3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation 
4. Be Responsible 
5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty 
6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy 
7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability 
8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride

Interview Process

Video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team 
Technical screening call with the team 30 mins
Technical home assignment
Technical interview for 60 mins
Final call with the CTO for 30 mins
24-72 hour feedback loops throughout process

Post Interview Process

Feedback call on successful interview
Offer released followed by contract
ID Check Via Zinc & 2 references from previous employers


Working at Sporty

The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.
Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results. 

As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to. 

We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.
Benefits

Quarterly bonuses
We have core hours of 10am-3pm in a local timezone, but flexible hours outside of this
Top-of-the-line equipment
Referral bonuses
28 days paid annual leave
Annual company retreat
Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system 
Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members

Our Mission

Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone

Our Operating Principles

1. Create Value for Users
2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty 
3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation 
4. Be Responsible 
5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty 
6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy 
7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability 
8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride

Interview Process

Video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team 
Technical screening call with the team 30 mins
Technical home assignment
Technical interview for 60 mins
Final call with the CTO for 30 mins
24-72 hour feedback loops throughout process

Post Interview Process

Feedback call on successful interview
Offer released followed by contract
ID Check Via Zinc & 2 references from previous employers


Working at Sporty

The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.
Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results. 

As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to. 

We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.
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