Head of IT and Cybersecurity
Hut 8 is an energy infrastructure platform that develops and operates power, digital infrastructure, and compute assets. Its platform supports energy-intensive technologies, including AI and Bitcoin mining.
Funding history
About Hut 8
Hut 8 develops, commercializes, and operates integrated power, digital infrastructure, and compute assets. It acquires and manages critical energy assets such as powered land, interconnects, substations, switchyards, and related electrical systems; designs and operates purpose-built facilities for energy-intensive applications; and deploys specialized hardware through businesses serving markets such as AI and Bitcoin mining. Its clients and counterparties include users of large-scale, energy-intensive technology infrastructure.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Lead the development and execution of IT strategy, ensuring infrastructure and applications reliably support business needs. Oversee daily IT operations, manage cybersecurity programs, drive compliance and audit readiness, mentor and grow the IT and security team, manage vendors, and prioritize IT projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development, cloud services, and cybersecurity
- Proven experience with IT budgeting and vendor negotiation
- Experience managing ERP, customer billing, email, messaging, ITSM, telephony, and contract management platforms
- Experience with platform integrations, APIs, single sources of truth, and testing and acceptance methodologies
- Experience leading, managing, or supporting IT audits, including third-party audits
- Excellent leadership, team management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic IT plans
- Evaluate and adopt IT innovations and solutions
- Define IT architecture roadmaps and vision
- Oversee IT infrastructure management to ensure performance, reliability, and security
- Ensure IT systems and applications comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Provide employee PC and computing support and manage SaaS solutions
- Develop and monitor IT operations KPIs
- Own cybersecurity strategy and operational execution
- Implement and maintain endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, SSO, and privileged access management
- Manage vulnerability management and patching processes
- Oversee PCI, SOC 2, and ITGC compliance and lead audit preparation and remediation
- Monitor security risks, lead incident response, and coordinate with external MSSPs or third parties
- Lead, hire, and develop the IT and cybersecurity team and define headcount
- Manage relationships with external IT vendors and service providers
- Prioritize, oversee, and evaluate IT projects
- Monitor industry trends and represent IT at seminars, workshops, and conferences
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off