Director of Development Operations - Information Technology, Security

Zippy was founded with one mission: to make getting a loan for a manufactured home simple, fast, and fully online. We believe modern manufactured homes are affordable, well-built, eco-friendly, and stylish, but finding a lender who understands this market can be challenging. That’s why Zippy focuses exclusively on manufactured home loans, offering a seamless, digital experience.

Headquartered in Dallas, TX, with an office in Tempe, AZ, Zippy provides home loans and insurance to manufactured home buyers throughout the United States. Our remote-first team is spread across cities like Dallas, Houston, Knoxville, Omaha, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and several other states and cities. Backed by institutional investors, we offer competitive pay, stock options, and excellent benefits. At Zippy, we pride ourselves on our commitment to finance happiness through the power of home. We are dedicated to enhancing consumers' financial outcomes and tackling the affordable housing crisis through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

The Role

The Director of DevOps, IT, and Security is a leadership and management role responsible for building, scaling, and operating Zippy’s core infrastructure, internal IT systems, and security program. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering resilient, secure, and scalable systems.

This position operates with high autonomy, setting strategic direction for DevOps, IT, and Security functions while ensuring alignment with company priorities, regulatory requirements, product engineering function, and operational excellence standards.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Grow and lead a high-performing organization across DevOps, IT, and Security.

• Define and execute strategic roadmaps aligned with company objectives, technology priorities, and regulatory requirements.

• Establish a results-driven culture focused on measurable outcomes, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with senior leadership (VP+) to align on long-term strategy.

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Guide and oversee DevOps architecture.

• Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices with a focus on developer self-service.

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities across all systems.

• Optimize cost, performance, system resilience, and developer productivity.

IT Operations

• Direct IT operations including end-user support, device management, SaaS administration, and corporate systems.

• Ensure efficient, secure, and scalable IT service delivery across the organization.

• Standardize processes, implement tools, and automate for quality and efficiency.

Security & Compliance

• Own and evolve the company’s security posture.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal policies.

• Lead risk management and vulnerability management programs.

• Partner with product engineering teams to embed security practices in their work.

Operational Excellence

• Report key metrics (e.g. core infra uptime, security posture, incidents).

• Use data to drive continuous improvements.

• Identify and solve complex operational and technical challenges autonomously.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with other teams to support company initiatives with a helpful spirit.

• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and constructive communication across departments while advising on infrastructure, IT, and security matters.

People Leadership

• Set clear priorities aligned with department and company strategy.

• Mentor and develop contributors and leaders.

• Provide regular, actionable feedback and performance management.

• Promote a structured, results-oriented way of working across teams.

• Serve as a role model in problem-solving, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

• Anticipate hiring needs and advocate for headcount, providing justification, job descriptions, and implement hiring practices for your area within the Technology department hiring and interviewing framework.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, IT, and/or Security roles, with proven experience at a director level or higher.

• Demonstrated success leading and scaling multi-functional teams (DevOps, IT, Security).

• Deep expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and infrastructure as code.

• Strong understanding of security posture frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management practices.

• Experience managing complex systems and solving moderate-to-high complexity operational challenges.

• Ability to operate with high autonomy and drive strategic initiatives end-to-end.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experienced people manager and growth coach.

Preferred

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., fintech, healthcare, or similar).

Important Applicant Information

• While many of our interviews are conducted virtually, all applicants should be prepared to potentially meet in person as part of the process.

• As a participating employer, we will use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

• Please note that we are currently only hiring candidates who reside in the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. Applicants that do not reside in the bolded states will be rejected.

Total Rewards

At Zippy, we're passionate about creating a workplace where people love to work. We put a lot of heart into building and nurturing a company culture that not only supports our team but also inspires them to do their best work.

Our benefits and perks are always evolving, but here’s what we offer right now:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary with the potential for annual bonuses and variable pay, depending on your skills and experience.

• Equity for All: As a part of our commitment to shared success, all employees receive equity in the company, allowing you to share in the growth and achievements of Zippy.

• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-subsidized benefits like STD, LTD, and life insurance for you and your family.

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of medical & dependent care FSAs to help manage your expenses.

• Training & Licensing Support: We invest in your professional growth with resources for training and licensing.

• Paid Time Off: We offer generous PTO—and we encourage you to use it!

• Wellbeing Programs: Access a variety of wellbeing resources, including Headspace, Gympass+, Fetch, Spring Health, SoFi, Perkspot, Ladder, and more through our Sequoia Wellbeing Programs.

• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.

• No Meeting Wednesdays: Enjoy a mid-week break from meetings to focus and recharge.

• Vibrant Slack Community: Engage with colleagues in our lively remote Slack community, featuring fun channels that connect people around shared interests like travel, pets, sports, food, and more.

• Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within, offering you opportunities to grow your career with us.

Beyond the tangible benefits:

• Core Values: At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Lead with Passion, Own It, Build a Better Way, Results Driven, and The Golden Rule. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire us to achieve our best every day.

• Join a Growing Team: Be part of a dynamic team at a pivotal moment in Zippy’s growth, where every contribution makes a significant impact.

• Innovative Work: Collaborate with sharp, passionate teammates to tackle unique challenges in the Manufactured Housing market, positioning our product as a top-tier lending solution.

• Supportive Culture: You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative environment that fosters camaraderie, respect, and a deep sense of belonging.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We’re committed to empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce, celebrating our differences, and ensuring everyone feels safe to bring their whole selves to work.

• Inspirational Leadership: Work alongside leaders who are not only approachable but also dedicated to providing guidance, mentorship, and support to help you succeed.

• Meaningful Impact: Be part of a mission-driven team that’s making housing more affordable for everyone, helping prospective buyers secure fast and simple online loans to purchase manufactured homes. By joining Zippy you will help improve the lives of over 22 million Americans who live in manufactured homes today.

Zippy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or marital status. If you are excited about the role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.