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Director of IT

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Overview

Anza MI is a fintech startup using technology and analytics to drive growth & innovation within the US mortgage market. Anza Mortgage Insurance Corporation is empowering homeownership through credit risk protection.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the IT function, including direct supervision of current employees and future IT hires Oversee and administer end-user equipment, cloud infrastructure, networking and VPNs.

Requirements Summary

Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent professional experience Preferred Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity…

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Anza MI is a fintech startup using technology and analytics to drive growth & innovation within the US mortgage market.

Anza Mortgage Insurance Corporation is empowering homeownership through credit risk protection.

About the Role

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The Director of IT is responsible for leading Anza’s IT infrastructure, systems administration, endpoint and identity management, and day-to-day information technology operations. Reporting directly to the COO/CIO, this role manages IT staff and vendor relationships, oversees the company’s internal-facing cloud and on-premises environments, and plays a key role in achieving and maintaining our security posture. The Director of IT bridges tactical execution and strategic planning, ensuring Anza’s technology stack is secure, scalable, and operationally resilient as the company scales.

Responsibilities

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→Lead and manage the IT function, including direct supervision of current employees and future IT hires
→Oversee and administer end-user equipment, cloud infrastructure, networking and VPNs.
→Under supervision of the CISO, support our security and privacy posture and governance
→IT vendor management
→Define and maintain IT policies, procedures, and security controls aligned with business requirements and industry best practices
→Oversee endpoint management, device provisioning, and IT onboarding/offboarding workflows
→Lead disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and documentation to meet audit and operational standards
→Collaborate with the COO/CIO and engineering team on infrastructure architecture decisions, including our cloud infrastructure strategy
→Manage IT budget planning and vendor renewal cycles
→Act as primary escalation point for IT incidents and ensure timely resolution with appropriate documentation
→Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies aligned with Anza’s growth trajectory and security posture
→Proactive, mature IT Service Management

Requirements

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Minimum Education	Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Education	Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity
Minimum Experience	8+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in a people management or IT leadership role
Preferred Experience	10+ years of IT experience with demonstrated progression to leadership Experience in a regulated financial services, fintech, or insurance environment Hands-on experience managing AWS cloud environments (multi-account preferred) Experience in collaborating with Information Security teams to acquire and maintain a compliant posture Experience managing MSP/vendor relationships and SLAs
Minimum Skills	Proficiency in AWS cloud servicesIdentity and access management platforms Network security concepts and tools IT and Security Monitoring and Instrumentation Endpoint management and IT asset lifecycle processes Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with executive leadership Demonstrated ability to manage direct reports and develop team members
Preferred Skills	Familiarity with Camunda or workflow automation tools Experience managing and provisioning heterogeneous environments with Linux, Windows and MacOS Scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for infrastructure tasks Experience with DR planning, RTO/RPO definition, and tabletop exercises Comfort using AI/LLM tools (Claude, Copilot, Gemini) to accelerate delivery and documentation
Minimum Certification(s)	None required; relevant certifications in lieu of experience considered
Preferred Certification(s)	AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM ITIL Foundation or equivalent IT service management certification