Head of IT/Security

About the role

Rho Nutrition was founded to bring integrity and innovation to supplement manufacturing by prioritizing medically studied, high-quality formulations. Our products feature clinically proven ingredients using next-generation bio-delivery technologies to enhance cellular-level absorption and drive measurable health benefits. Founded with the vision to deliver unparalleled cellular absorption, we focus on transparency, effectiveness, and empowering individuals to understand and optimize their supplementation. Rho is committed to advancing the science behind wellness and helping customers invest in their health with efficacy-driven solutions. Operating across Shopify DTC, Amazon, and national retail, Rho serves hundreds of thousands of customers and is scaling rapidly while maintaining our strict standards.

Role Overview

At Rho Nutrition, technology is a critical enabler of our growth. As we continue to scale, we are looking for an experienced IT and Information Security leader who can build secure, reliable, and efficient technology operations while partnering closely with teams across the business. The IT & Information Security Director (or Senior Manager with Director-level potential) will lead the strategy, implementation, and day-to-day management of Rho's IT infrastructure, cybersecurity program, and end-user technology experience. This role will ensure our systems are secure, compliant, and scalable while providing exceptional support to employees in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. You'll serve as both a strategic leader and a hands-on problem solver—developing long-term technology roadmaps while also rolling up your sleeves when needed. You'll partner with leaders across Operations, Finance, People, Legal, and Product to strengthen our technology ecosystem, manage vendor relationships, and mitigate business risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Rho's overall IT and Information Security strategy.
• Lead all corporate IT operations, including endpoint management, identity and access management, collaboration tools, and employee technology support.
• Build and mature Rho's cybersecurity program, including security policies, risk management, and incident response.
• Manage IT infrastructure, SaaS applications, cloud services, networking, and endpoint security.
• Oversee technology vendor selection, contract management, licensing, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks, customer security requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response plans.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve operational efficiency through technology and automation.
• Establish scalable IT processes and documentation that support a growing organization.
• Build and mentor an internal IT function while managing external managed service providers (MSPs) and security partners as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT, infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, or technology operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing IT teams, vendors, or managed service providers.
• Experience building or scaling IT operations within a high-growth company.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based business applications, identity and access management, endpoint management, networking, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity best practices, including MFA, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience managing technology vendors, software licensing, procurement, and IT budgets.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or similar standards.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a remote or hybrid workforce.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), health and wellness, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, manufacturing, or e-commerce industries.
• Experience supporting ERP, warehouse management, CRM, HRIS, and supply chain technologies.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements related to FDA-regulated businesses or consumer products.
• Experience leading SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar security certification efforts.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCSP, PMP, ITIL, or equivalent.
• Experience implementing automation and AI-enabled solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated success building IT organizations from the ground up.