Empire AI · 1 day ago
Systems Administrator, Security & Compliance
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expEmpire AI is establishing New York as the national leader in responsible artificial intelligence. The Systems Administrator, Security & Compliance will implement and maintain security controls across high-performance computing infrastructure, ensuring compliance with healthcare and research data protection regulations.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
Bang Adamcik
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain security controls for Empire AI's shared and distributed HPC environments in alignment with HIPAA Security Rule requirements (Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards)
Deploy and manage secure enclave configurations for regulated data workflows, including PHI and controlled access genomic data
Implement encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit across heterogeneous storage platforms
Ensure platform compliance with HIPAA, NIST 800-171, NIH GDS, and institutional IRB requirements
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards documentation aligned with regulatory frameworks
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk analyses; coordinate remediation efforts
Prepare for and support internal and external audits; maintain evidence of compliance controls
Partner with institutional compliance, legal, and privacy officers on data use agreements
Track and report on security metrics, incidents, and compliance posture to leadership
Deploy and manage SIEM solutions, log aggregation, and security monitoring across HPC clusters and research infrastructure
Develop and execute incident response procedures for security events and potential data breaches
Investigate security incidents, document findings, and implement corrective actions
Ensure audit log retention and integrity in accordance with HIPAA and institutional requirements
Harden Linux-based HPC clusters and GPU computing environments
Manage patch management processes and ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities across infrastructure
Secure containerized and virtualized research environments (Apptainer, Docker, Kubernetes)
Consult with research teams on secure handling of sensitive data, including PHI, PII, and controlled access datasets
Develop and deliver security awareness training for researchers and staff, with emphasis on HIPAA requirements and secure computing practices
Translate user feedback and researcher needs into security configurations that balance protection with usability
Partner with the AI/ML Systems Administration team to ensure security is integrated into system design and workload orchestration
Maintain clear security documentation, configuration guides, and compliance runbooks
Contribute to technical reports, grant proposals (security/compliance sections), and risk assessments
Evaluate emerging security tools, technologies, and best practices; make procurement recommendations
Participate in special security initiatives aligned with Empire AI's mission and growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in systems administration with a focus on security
3+ years of direct experience with HIPAA compliance in healthcare, research, or regulated environments
Strong knowledge of HIPAA Security Rule, Privacy Rule, and Breach Notification Rule
Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems, HPC clusters, and job schedulers (e.g., Slurm)
Experience with security tools, SIEM platforms and vulnerability scanners
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Demonstrated success collaborating with researchers or supporting scientific computing projects
Preferred
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, HCISPP (HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner), CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
Familiarity with Science DMZ network architecture for high-performance research data transfers
Experience with compliance frameworks beyond HIPAA: NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, NIH GDS, FISMA, or HITRUST
Experience securing GPU computing environments and AI/ML infrastructure
Familiarity with securing containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes, Apptainer) in research settings
Experience supporting or collaborating within academic or industry research environments
Background in securing environments for sensitive research data (genomic data, clinical data, human subjects research)
Company
Empire AI
Launched in April 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire AI is a bold partnership of public and private universities in New York that will establish a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center at SUNY’s University at Buffalo to facilitate statewide innovation, research, and development of AI technologies.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase