Security & IT Manager

About Clark

Every audit answers one question:

can I trust this?

For 150 years, people have answered it by hand. Clark is changing that.

We build AI that doesn’t just assist auditors. It does the audit work itself. More than 35 CPA firms already use Clark to run audit fieldwork faster and at equal or better quality. Audit is where we start. Our mission is to build the trust infrastructure layer for the AI economy, and we’re only getting started.

We’re a small, hard-working team backed by top investors. We take ownership and judge ourselves by results. If you want to change how an entire profession works, you’ll fit in here.

The Role: Security & IT Manager

We’re seeking a Security & IT Manager to develop and maintain Clark’s technology infrastructure and ensure end-to-end security across all systems and processes. In this fully onsite position, you’ll partner with leadership, engineering, and operations to safeguard our data, manage IT operations, and drive a culture of security as we scale.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive IT and security frameworks
• Oversee network, system, and endpoint security, ensuring best practices are followed
• Monitor and assess risks, deploying appropriate safeguards and controls
• Lead incident response and manage security breach investigations
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards
• Provide IT support and hands-on troubleshooting for hardware and software issues
• Manage vendors and evaluate new technologies
• Educate and train Clark team members on security policies and IT protocols
• Report on IT and security posture to company leadership
• Who You Are
• 3+ years of experience in IT management, security, or a related field, preferably in technology or SaaS
• Deep knowledge of security best practices, frameworks, and tools (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, cybersecurity principles)
• Strong technical skills across operating systems, networking, and cloud platforms
• Excellent communicator, able to explain complex technical matters with clarity
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, fully onsite environment
• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability
• Bonus
• Experience in high-growth startups or enterprise technology environments
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance landscapes impacting AI and SaaS
• Possession of security/IT certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+)
• How We Work
• Fully onsite in NYC, five days a week—no remote or hybrid
• High pace, high ownership, with direct access to company leadership
• Results-driven culture focused on measurable impact