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Nanobiosym · 2 months ago

IT: Senior IT & Cybersecurity Architect

Cambridge,MA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Nanobiosym is an award-winning company at the forefront of nanotechnology, physics, and biomedicine. We are looking for a Senior IT & Cybersecurity Architect to build out and upgrade end to end IT infrastructure, focusing on secure networks and cloud security. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing a highly secure IT environment while collaborating with leadership to align technology with business goals.

GeneticsNanotechnology

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable networks (LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, SD-WAN) and segmentation strategies

Deploy and maintain virtualization infrastructure (VMware, Citrix) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

Architect and manage Zero Trust and zero/thin client environments for secure endpoint access

Configure and manage firewalls, access controls, and monitoring systems to ensure 24/7 security and availability

Lead user and VM provisioning, device management, and endpoint security across Windows and Linux systems

Implement and oversee AWS cloud security, including IAM, VPCs, S3, and centralized logging

Conduct regular risk assessments, propose security improvements, and lead incident response when needed

Develop documentation (network diagrams, SOPs, access policies) and enforce compliance with standards (NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaborate with leadership to define IT/security roadmaps, manage priorities, and communicate risks/tradeoffs

Evaluate and onboard vendors, tools, and services aligned with infrastructure needs

Qualification

Cybersecurity architectureAWS cloud securityZero Trust architectureVirtualized environmentsContainerized systemsNetworking principlesUser provisioningInfrastructure automationCybersecurity frameworksDOD ComplianceDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field

7+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity architecture, and systems engineering

Proven experience designing and managing virtualized environments (VMware, Citrix) and containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and practical experience configuring firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and SD-WAN

Hands-on expertise in implementing Zero Trust architecture, zero/thin client infrastructure, and securing air-gapped or segmented environments

Deep experience with user provisioning, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint control across Windows and Linux systems

Proficiency in securing and operating AWS environments, including VPC design, IAM roles, encryption, and monitoring (CloudWatch, GuardDuty)

Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, or Ansible

Experience with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and log aggregation for detection and response (e.g. Splunk, Logz.io, SentinelOne, etc.)

Solid grasp of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and awareness of FDA-related frameworks (e.g. IEC 62304)

Ability to work autonomously in a high-trust environment, define best practices, and build systems from the ground up

Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical decisions, risk tradeoffs, and system architecture to non-technical leadership (CEO, legal, operations, etc.)

Preferred

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCNP, AWS Security Specialty, or similar

Familiarity with scripting/automation (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible)

Experience working in regulated industries (biotech, pharma, healthcare)

Knowledge of compliance frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, IEC 62304, HIPAA

Exposure to OT, IoT, or LIMS environments is a plus

Company

Nanobiosym

Where little things make a big difference

Founded in 2004

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

11-50 employees

http://nanobiosym.com/

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