Company Description
Chief Information Officer (CIO) — Job Description
Prime Pensions, Inc. is a well-established actuarial and record-keeping firm specializing in 401(k), profit sharing, and defined benefit plans for employers of all sizes across the United States. Since 1975, the company has been recognized for its innovative plan designs and customized approach that accommodates various investments and plan types. With a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, Prime Pensions ensures high-quality and personalized services through comprehensive oversight of all work. The company has been named one of the top defined contribution plan administrators and one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ.
Role Overview
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the stability, security, governance, and operational effectiveness of Prime Pensions enterprise technology environment. This role ensures that infrastructure, enterprise systems, data protection, and technology risk management are secure, compliant, resilient, and aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
The CIO focuses on running, protecting, and governing the organizations technology foundation, enabling the business and engineering teams to operate securely and reliably at scale.
Key Responsibilities
1. Infrastructure & Enterprise Technology Operations
Own the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise infrastructure, including networks, identity/access, and hosting environments
Ensure high availability, reliability, scalability, and performance of all enterprise technology systems
Oversee end-user technology, IT service delivery, and operational support functions
Establish and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities
2. Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Lead the organizations cybersecurity strategy, policies, and controls
Ensure protection of client, plan, and enterprise data through robust security practices
Oversee threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations
Establish and maintain security frameworks aligned with industry standards and best practices
3. Technology Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Own compliance with all technology-related regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., ERISA, IRS, DOL, SOC, PCI, ISO, and data privacy standards)
Establish and enforce IT governance, risk, and control frameworks
Ensure appropriate data protection, retention, and privacy controls are in place
Act as primary technology liaison for audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews
4. Enterprise Vendor & Technology Partner Management
Own relationships with enterprise IT vendors, managed service providers, infrastructure partners, and security vendors
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and performance expectations
Ensure cost-effective, secure, and reliable delivery of enterprise technology services
5. Data Governance & Information Protection
Establish and enforce enterprise data governance, classification, and protection standards
Ensure proper handling, storage, and security of sensitive data
Maintain data integrity, auditability, and regulatory compliance across systems
6. IT Financial & Operational Stewardship
Develop and manage the enterprise technology and infrastructure budget
Optimize costs related to infrastructure, security, licensing, and IT services while maintaining operational excellence
Establish operational metrics for reliability, security posture, and technology risk
7. Enterprise Technology Leadership & Communication
Lead IT, infrastructure, and security teams and external partners
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on technology risk, system health, and compliance posture
Partner with business and engineering leadership to ensure technology operations enable secure and stable business growth
Compensation And Benefits
- Salary : $200,000 annual salary +10% bonus potential
- 401(k) Plan, Employer Contributions
- Health/Vision/Dental insurance
- Voluntary Benefit Coverages
