Sr. Director of Security & IT

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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.  

Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. 

But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.  

So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees. 

Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world.  

What you'll do:

We are seeking a Director of Security & IT to lead NinjaTrader’s enterprise security and risk programs while providing oversight of core IT infrastructure and operations. This leader will own and drive our Security and IT Roadmap. They will also leverage AI-driven automation to strengthen security posture.

This role will provide strategic oversight for IT operations through direct management of the IT Operations Manager, ensuring infrastructure, endpoint, and user service decisions are aligned with regulatory and risk standards. Acting as the regional CISO, this leader will represent security risk and posture to executive stakeholders, auditors, strategic partners and regulators.

In this role you will:

• Act as regional CISO, presenting security strategy and risk posture to executives, auditors, and regulatory bodies (e.g., CFTC, NFA)
• Provide strategic oversight and governance for IT operations, ensuring security policies and risk controls are embedded in all infrastructure decisions
• Lead the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program, maintaining alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOX
• Drive third-party and vendor risk assessments, compliance reviews, and security contract evaluation
• Champion a security-first culture through awareness training, enablement, and stakeholder engagement
• Partner with Cloud Engineering to define and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies
• Use AI-driven solutions to enhance threat detection, automate controls, and improve operational efficiencies
• Lead and develop the IT Operations Manager as your key lieutenant for tactical execution across infrastructure, endpoint management, and service desk
• Ensure all IT operations, including data center infrastructure and internal systems, reflect best-in-class security and compliance principles
• Champion Zero Trust, DLP, and other modern architectures to reduce risk and improve control
• Collaborate with Engineering, Compliance, and Product teams to embed security and operational resilience into software and infrastructure lifecycles
• Align security and IT investment decisions with business growth, cost efficiency,