CIO

Location: Remotely-Based, MUST either reside in EST or CST zone states, preference is Tampa Bay or Florida in general.
Compensation: $250-300K base + Bonus Package
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, including at least 5 years at the senior executive level.
• Proven success leading IT organizations of similar size and complexity, and within a high-growth, services-oriented, cybersecurity-adjacent company
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale transformation efforts including Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, data governance, and platform consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies with deep experience in SaaS-based environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Summary:
Hiring a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead all areas of the Company’s Information Technology and Systems. The CIO oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise IT systems. 

This is a senior executive role reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the COO and CISO to ensure IT is a true business catalyst in a fast-growing, security-first organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the IT strategy aligned with the company’s growth, with a technology-first mindset
• Emphasis on AI adoption and enablement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to prioritize, fund, and deliver digital transformation initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and scalability.
• Identify emerging technology trends and assess their impact on the organization.
• Build trusted partnerships across the business, especially with the COO and functional leaders, to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring optimized work throughput, backlog management, and service delivery across a decentralized and rapidly evolving environment.
• Build and lead a high-performing IT team, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, help desk, enterprise applications, business intelligence, AI teams, and operations.
• Develop and manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic sourcing to ensure ROI.
• Partner with the CISO to align on overlapping domains such as email security, endpoint protection, and identity management.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.