Associate Director, Information Technology & Cyber Security

At eGenesis, we aspire to deliver safe and effective human transplantable cells, tissue and organs utilizing the latest advancements in genome editing.

eGenesis is seeking an Associate Director of Information Technology & Cyber Security to drive the Information Technology strategy across the organization. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and work cross-functionally to develop and implement an IT strategy that includes security architecture, risk management, governance and risk compliance, reliable desk-top support and incident response. You will manage an outsourced IT service provider and an internal IT team to execute IT projects and activities, define security requirements and guidelines, create project plans to ensure on-time execution of IT initiatives, and review IT security technologies, systems, networks and applications. This role is based in our Cambridge, MA office and will oversee IT across our sites in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Develop and execute IT security programing that keeps our organization informed and in compliance with regulations and best practices.
  • Use a risk-based approach to organizational security programming and structure
  • Manage the process of gathering, analyzing, and accessing information security threats.
  • Develop a routine monitoring and reporting system that measures compliance with security policies and effectively communicates risks, progress and areas of opportunity.
  • Analyze and propose changes to existing policies and procedures that protect the IT infrastructure, systems, operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify asset owners and ensure systems are classified appropriately.
  • Lead evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of hardware, applications and software.
  • Evaluate and recommend improved solutions, where needed, to desktop and conference room technology.
  • Determine needs for 3rd party support, identify, contract vendor and manage relationship.
  • Ensure audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements.
  • Design, coordinate and oversee security testing procedures to verify the security of systems, networks, and applications, and manage the remediation of identified risks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• • 8+ years of experience in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field
  • Strategic and tactical experience managing technical systems and security programs
  • Strong working knowledge of information security governance, risk, and compliance
  • Ability to develop and implement new policies, procedures, standards and guidelines across an organization and set clear expectations with employees
  • Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Experience managing a small team and managing an outsourced IT service provider