Full-Time

Senior Director of Information Technology

Posted on 8/15/2024

HUMAN

HUMAN

501-1,000 employees

Cybersecurity solutions against bot attacks

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$200k - $240kAnnually

+ Bonus + Incentives + Stock Options

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position based in New York, NY.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT Project Management
IT & Security
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Experience leading a SaaS company's IT department
  • Deep expertise with identity management in a purely cloud based IT environment.
  • You have a track record of stepping up and leading successful complex IT projects, including rolling out new IT platforms
  • Prior experience working in organizations with global compliance requirements (ISO and SOC).
  • Excellent leadership, management, and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global organization and with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to think strategically and provide solutions that align with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Prior experience or certifications with ITIL or PMP are a plus
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with departmental leaders to define the IT objectives that support the overall business strategy.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of IT professionals. Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership when necessary, addressing critical issues and guiding the implementation of new systems.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and meet functional objectives.
  • Work with stakeholders to identify technology needs and provide solutions to support the company's goals and objectives.
  • Ensure that the company's technology and data security practices meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage the company's technology and services budget and ensure that technology investments align with the company's goals and objectives ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the SAAS industry and evaluate their potential impact on the company.
  • Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Work with security to ensure a secure IT infrastructure
  • Day to day IT work with the team - this is a hands-on role

HUMAN focuses on cybersecurity, specifically protecting businesses from advanced bot attacks to ensure safe online experiences. Their main product, BotGuard, defends digital assets, APIs, and applications from harmful bots. This technology works by utilizing advanced detection methods, global visibility, and insights from hacker activities to effectively prevent fraud and abuse on a large scale. Unlike many competitors, HUMAN emphasizes a subscription-based model and enterprise contracts, providing ongoing support and updates to their clients. Additionally, they have initiated The Human Collective, which aims to improve internet security through collaborative efforts. The goal of HUMAN is to be a reliable partner in combating cyber threats and enhancing the overall security of the digital landscape.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$176.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • HUMAN raised over $50 million for growth and bot attack defense.
  • The acquisition of clean.io enhances HUMAN's protection against malvertising and ad fraud.
  • HUMAN's partnership with Locality boosts digital advertising security and ROI.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups offering innovative, cost-effective solutions.
  • Integration challenges with clean.io may lead to operational inefficiencies.
  • Rapid evolution of AI-driven bot attacks could outpace HUMAN's detection capabilities.

What makes HUMAN unique

  • HUMAN specializes in protecting enterprises from sophisticated bot attacks.
  • Their flagship product, BotGuard, safeguards digital properties, APIs, and apps.
  • HUMAN leverages superior detection and hacker intelligence to stop fraud at scale.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Home Office Stipend

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

Paid Vacation

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