• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that supports Vanta’s growth, global footprint, and evolving business priorities • Lead and mentor high-performing teams across IT Operations and Systems Engineering, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence • Partner with business and technology leaders to align IT investments with Vanta’s long-term objectives and compliance requirements • Oversee end-user computing, device management, collaboration tools, and service delivery for a remote-first workforce and five global offices • Drive improvements in IT support processes, SLA adherence, and employee experience • Ensure office and hybrid workplace technology infrastructure meets operational and security standards • Lead enterprise systems strategy and architecture for company-wide applications, workflows, and integrations • Partner with Go-To-Market Systems, Finance Systems, and Procurement teams to ensure scalability, data integrity, and security across tools • Establish standards for application lifecycle management, including vendor selection, onboarding, and decommissioning • Oversee automation initiatives and workflow optimization across SaaS platforms • Partner with Security and Privacy teams to ensure compliance with internal controls and external frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP) • Work with Procurement to develop vendor management and technology governance frameworks that ensure cost optimization and risk management