Built Technologies
Senior Director of Security & IT Nashville, TN (Hybrid) or Remote
Built Technologies, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Overview
Built is a growth-stage company at the intersection of FinTech and PropTech. We are on a mission to change the way the world gets built with technology and services that streamline the $1.4T U.S. construction industry.
By providing a centralized platform for all industry stakeholders, Built enables increased efficiency, collaboration, transparency, and business agility—allowing customers to build and manage the communities around us more profitably and with more confidence. The Built platform is used by hundreds of leading North American lenders and asset managers, and thousands of developers, home builders, and contractors. Since our founding in 2015, we've partnered with over 140 of the top financial institutions in the U.S. and Canada, including 35+ of the top 100 U.S. construction lenders.
With our latest $1.5B valuation, we’re on a continued growth trajectory and are committed to attracting the best talent in the world. We want you to be a part of this exciting journey.
Role Built is hiring a strategic and delivery-focused Senior Director of Security & IT to lead enterprise security and information technology enablement. As we transform how lending, financial management, and payments work in construction and real estate, security is central to our mission as we protect our clients, their customers, and Built. This role is responsible for defining and executing a security and information technology strategy that empowers our teams to do their best work through secure, scalable systems. You will join a fast-moving, high-ownership, mission-driven team operating at the intersection of business enablement and enterprise resilience. The ideal candidate is a security-first leader who understands IT operations, can operate effectively at both architectural and execution levels, and thrives in an environment that demands measured risk-taking, rapid decision-making, and hands-on engagement. Success in this role requires pragmatic leadership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a clear focus on outcomes.
This high-impact role reports directly to the CFO, is part of the senior leadership team, and has broad responsibility for security, identity governance, internal tooling, enterprise architecture, IT service delivery, and facilities across our enterprise environment. This includes defining and enforcing security standards, scaling internal enablement through IT systems, and representing Built’s security posture to clients during sales and implementation processes.
Key Responsibilities
Security Posture & Enablement
Define and communicate Built's enterprise Security and IT strategy in alignment with business objectives, regulatory needs, and long-term vision
Own the entirety of security oversight, programs and operations, and partnership with leaders across the organization.
Drive measurable improvements to Built’s day-to-day security posture—not for compliance optics, but for architectural resilience and operational soundness
Oversee endpoint, network, and infrastructure security including monitoring, configuration, logging, and access control
Define and implement policies and technical controls across identity, access, endpoint protection, encryption, and data retention
Lead vulnerability management and remediation in partnership with Engineering, including scanning, classification, tracking, and burn-down reporting
Own internal security incident response and detection processes, including playbooks, tabletop exercises, and escalation protocols
Ensure centralized log collection and threat detection visibility through SIEM and related tooling
Champion employee awareness, phishing simulations, and behavior-focused training programs
Guide application security and secure SDLC processes including tooling, risk assessment, and security integration into the dev lifecycle
Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure audit readiness, third-party risk management, and policy alignment
Develop and execute a clear vision for Built’s internal technology stack
Manage internal IT infrastructure, endpoint management, MDM, SaaS tooling decisions, and collaboration environments
Direct the IT/ITE/facilities leader and team to ensure reliable, efficient delivery of service across the company
Scale IT automation, asset management, onboarding/offboarding, and employee support
Maintain the health, security, and architecture of enterprise platforms like Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Crowdstrike, and Kandji
Information Security & AI
Lead Built’s internal AI enablement strategy, decision support, and enablement
Define and enforce guardrails for AI tool usage, prompt management, and data access controls
Build dashboards, tracking systems, and internal capabilities to safely scale AI-powered tooling across the business
Establish an AI-first culture that challenges norms, uses AI responsibly, and casts vision as to how AI enables our people to do the best work of their lives
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the internal and external face of Built's security program
Partner with Engineering on the software development lifecycle and vulnerability remediation prioritization
Lead security conversations with clients and prospects, including diligence, onboarding, and ongoing partnership discussions
Identify, evaluate, and lead adoption of security and IT tooling; partner with procurement on contracting
Support Sales and Customer Success in responding to client security diligence and onboarding inquiries
Partner with Legal and Compliance to review vendor security and ensure contract coverage
Collaborate with People, Finance, and Legal on onboarding flows, device readiness, and enablement budget strategy
What Success Looks Like
Internal security posture materially improves as evidenced by maturity model movement, incident reduction, and fewer recurring vulnerabilities
IT systems scale efficiently with company growth, while maintaining high reliability and employee satisfaction
AI enablement expands safely under clear governance, with minimal exposure and strong adoption
Security becomes embedded into day-to-day engineering and business operations—not bolted on
The business experiences fewer blockers from IT or Security, and employees are equipped to do their best work
You’re Likely a Fit If You
Have a strong background in
security
and can effectively lead
IT/infrastructure
functions effectively
Are comfortable managing both
ICs and managers , and can roll up your sleeves when needed
Are
pragmatic, business-aligned , and understand that some risks matter more than others
Can operate as both a
strategic architect and tactical operator , driving delivery through ambiguity
Are energized by solving for both protection
and
productivity, not one at the expense of the other
Know how to speak to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly and credibly
You’ve Done
Led a blended security/IT or infrastructure team in a growth-stage SaaS or enterprise environment
Successfully driven posture improvements in identity, endpoint, cloud, or enterprise systems
Partnered with Engineering or Product to integrate security into development workflows
Presented or prepared material for execs, boards, or client security teams
Engaged directly with external clients, prospects, or partners to communicate technical strategy, mitigate security concerns, and build trust in enterprise technology programs
Built or contributed to enterprise architecture decisions involving multiple SaaS platforms
Compensation & Benefits Built’s salary range for this position is $260,000-$290,000 USD per year. The pay range is designed to accommodate upward mobility in the role, therefore it encompasses the full span of proficiency levels for this role and we believe that the midpoint of the range is competitive in the market. Salary is just one component of Built's total compensation package for employees. Your total rewards package at Built will include equity, top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage, an unlimited PTO policy, and other benefits.
The rare opportunity to radically disrupt an industry
Competitive benefits including: uncapped vacation, health, dental & vision insurance, and 401k
Robust compensation package including base salary and equity
Flexible working hours, paid family leave, ERGs & Mentorship opportunities
Learning grant program to support ongoing professional development
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity Our company is made up of passionate people who are driven in a variety of disciplines—and each of them brings their unique perspective to everything they do. Creating a safe and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our company and of our employees, so it’s our aim to recruit, hire and promote without bias against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. As we learn and as we grow, we’re committed to ensuring that these ideals are at the forefront of everything we do.
EEO & Privacy Greenhouse Disclosure:
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Built Technologies ("Controller"). Your data will be processed for recruitment purposes, shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., and retained as long as necessary to evaluate your application. You have rights to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing and to data portability. For questions, contact privacy@getbuilt.com.
For California residents: Please note that Controller does not sell your personal data or share it with third parties outside of Greenhouse Software, Inc.
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By providing a centralized platform for all industry stakeholders, Built enables increased efficiency, collaboration, transparency, and business agility—allowing customers to build and manage the communities around us more profitably and with more confidence. The Built platform is used by hundreds of leading North American lenders and asset managers, and thousands of developers, home builders, and contractors. Since our founding in 2015, we've partnered with over 140 of the top financial institutions in the U.S. and Canada, including 35+ of the top 100 U.S. construction lenders.
With our latest $1.5B valuation, we’re on a continued growth trajectory and are committed to attracting the best talent in the world. We want you to be a part of this exciting journey.
Role Built is hiring a strategic and delivery-focused Senior Director of Security & IT to lead enterprise security and information technology enablement. As we transform how lending, financial management, and payments work in construction and real estate, security is central to our mission as we protect our clients, their customers, and Built. This role is responsible for defining and executing a security and information technology strategy that empowers our teams to do their best work through secure, scalable systems. You will join a fast-moving, high-ownership, mission-driven team operating at the intersection of business enablement and enterprise resilience. The ideal candidate is a security-first leader who understands IT operations, can operate effectively at both architectural and execution levels, and thrives in an environment that demands measured risk-taking, rapid decision-making, and hands-on engagement. Success in this role requires pragmatic leadership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a clear focus on outcomes.
This high-impact role reports directly to the CFO, is part of the senior leadership team, and has broad responsibility for security, identity governance, internal tooling, enterprise architecture, IT service delivery, and facilities across our enterprise environment. This includes defining and enforcing security standards, scaling internal enablement through IT systems, and representing Built’s security posture to clients during sales and implementation processes.
Key Responsibilities
Security Posture & Enablement
Define and communicate Built's enterprise Security and IT strategy in alignment with business objectives, regulatory needs, and long-term vision
Own the entirety of security oversight, programs and operations, and partnership with leaders across the organization.
Drive measurable improvements to Built’s day-to-day security posture—not for compliance optics, but for architectural resilience and operational soundness
Oversee endpoint, network, and infrastructure security including monitoring, configuration, logging, and access control
Define and implement policies and technical controls across identity, access, endpoint protection, encryption, and data retention
Lead vulnerability management and remediation in partnership with Engineering, including scanning, classification, tracking, and burn-down reporting
Own internal security incident response and detection processes, including playbooks, tabletop exercises, and escalation protocols
Ensure centralized log collection and threat detection visibility through SIEM and related tooling
Champion employee awareness, phishing simulations, and behavior-focused training programs
Guide application security and secure SDLC processes including tooling, risk assessment, and security integration into the dev lifecycle
Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure audit readiness, third-party risk management, and policy alignment
Develop and execute a clear vision for Built’s internal technology stack
Manage internal IT infrastructure, endpoint management, MDM, SaaS tooling decisions, and collaboration environments
Direct the IT/ITE/facilities leader and team to ensure reliable, efficient delivery of service across the company
Scale IT automation, asset management, onboarding/offboarding, and employee support
Maintain the health, security, and architecture of enterprise platforms like Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Crowdstrike, and Kandji
Information Security & AI
Lead Built’s internal AI enablement strategy, decision support, and enablement
Define and enforce guardrails for AI tool usage, prompt management, and data access controls
Build dashboards, tracking systems, and internal capabilities to safely scale AI-powered tooling across the business
Establish an AI-first culture that challenges norms, uses AI responsibly, and casts vision as to how AI enables our people to do the best work of their lives
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the internal and external face of Built's security program
Partner with Engineering on the software development lifecycle and vulnerability remediation prioritization
Lead security conversations with clients and prospects, including diligence, onboarding, and ongoing partnership discussions
Identify, evaluate, and lead adoption of security and IT tooling; partner with procurement on contracting
Support Sales and Customer Success in responding to client security diligence and onboarding inquiries
Partner with Legal and Compliance to review vendor security and ensure contract coverage
Collaborate with People, Finance, and Legal on onboarding flows, device readiness, and enablement budget strategy
What Success Looks Like
Internal security posture materially improves as evidenced by maturity model movement, incident reduction, and fewer recurring vulnerabilities
IT systems scale efficiently with company growth, while maintaining high reliability and employee satisfaction
AI enablement expands safely under clear governance, with minimal exposure and strong adoption
Security becomes embedded into day-to-day engineering and business operations—not bolted on
The business experiences fewer blockers from IT or Security, and employees are equipped to do their best work
You’re Likely a Fit If You
Have a strong background in
security
and can effectively lead
IT/infrastructure
functions effectively
Are comfortable managing both
ICs and managers , and can roll up your sleeves when needed
Are
pragmatic, business-aligned , and understand that some risks matter more than others
Can operate as both a
strategic architect and tactical operator , driving delivery through ambiguity
Are energized by solving for both protection
and
productivity, not one at the expense of the other
Know how to speak to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly and credibly
You’ve Done
Led a blended security/IT or infrastructure team in a growth-stage SaaS or enterprise environment
Successfully driven posture improvements in identity, endpoint, cloud, or enterprise systems
Partnered with Engineering or Product to integrate security into development workflows
Presented or prepared material for execs, boards, or client security teams
Engaged directly with external clients, prospects, or partners to communicate technical strategy, mitigate security concerns, and build trust in enterprise technology programs
Built or contributed to enterprise architecture decisions involving multiple SaaS platforms
Compensation & Benefits Built’s salary range for this position is $260,000-$290,000 USD per year. The pay range is designed to accommodate upward mobility in the role, therefore it encompasses the full span of proficiency levels for this role and we believe that the midpoint of the range is competitive in the market. Salary is just one component of Built's total compensation package for employees. Your total rewards package at Built will include equity, top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage, an unlimited PTO policy, and other benefits.
The rare opportunity to radically disrupt an industry
Competitive benefits including: uncapped vacation, health, dental & vision insurance, and 401k
Robust compensation package including base salary and equity
Flexible working hours, paid family leave, ERGs & Mentorship opportunities
Learning grant program to support ongoing professional development
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity Our company is made up of passionate people who are driven in a variety of disciplines—and each of them brings their unique perspective to everything they do. Creating a safe and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our company and of our employees, so it’s our aim to recruit, hire and promote without bias against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. As we learn and as we grow, we’re committed to ensuring that these ideals are at the forefront of everything we do.
EEO & Privacy Greenhouse Disclosure:
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Built Technologies ("Controller"). Your data will be processed for recruitment purposes, shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., and retained as long as necessary to evaluate your application. You have rights to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing and to data portability. For questions, contact privacy@getbuilt.com.
For California residents: Please note that Controller does not sell your personal data or share it with third parties outside of Greenhouse Software, Inc.
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