AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Head of IT Security.
Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.
Focus: Digital Transformation, Data Modernization, IT Operations and AI
Position Overview
We are seeking a visionary Security Leader to architect and lead a comprehensive security strategy for a privately held organization. This is a pivotal role during a period of massive modernization as we transition legacy financial systems to advanced cloud ERP, centralize 150+ internal applications, and build a world-class Data & AI ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will move beyond "gatekeeping" to act as a business enabler, implementing a modern security fabric that spans multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.) and ensure our Technology, Data, and AI initiatives are secure by design.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Security Architecture: Hybrid Cloud & AI-Ready
AI Security & Governance: Establish a security posture for the AI lifecycle, including model risk management, data privacy for LLMs, and protection against emerging AI-specific threats.
Data-Centric Defense: Architect a model focused on protecting the data itself—utilizing automated classification, persistent encryption, and masking—to ensure sensitive information remains secure as it moves through modern analytics pipelines.
Security Operations & Integration
GRC (Governance, Risk, & Compliance)
Professional Requirements
Cloud Mastery: Proven track record of securing complex, hybrid environments across AWS, Azure, and Google.
Benefits:
- A family culture and atmosphere
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Immense training and growth opportunities
We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE
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