Associate Director, IT Infrastructure and Security

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston seeks a senior IT security leader to oversee enterprise cloud and digital workspace security. You will manage Azure-based infrastructure, IAM, endpoint security, data governance, and regulatory compliance (SOX/GxP/FDA) across the life sciences environment.

The role partners with MSPs and Security Operations to scale secure cloud and on‑prem components while guiding governance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years IT experience in regulated life sciences/biotech/pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, digital workplace technologies, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience managing MSPs, vendors, and third-party partners.
• Familiarity with SOX, GxP, FDA-regulated environments, and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Microsoft 365 IAM, Intune, Defender, and Purview.
• Secure endpoint configuration and management with MSP and SOC.
• Architect and scale enterprise cloud infrastructure to support growth.
• Lead data governance including DLP and sensitivity labels.
• Align InfoSec program with SOX, GxP, FDA and other regulations.
• Work with MSPs to manage web infrastructure and DevOps support.
• Ensure secure home office tech and ongoing cloud app optimization.
• Ensure infrastructure complies with policies and regulations.

Skills

Azure

Cloud architecture

IT governance

Vendor management

SOX compliance

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Microsoft Defender

Purview

Cloudflare

GitHub

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee Microsoft 365 (IAM, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Purview).
• Ensure secure endpoint configuration and management with MSP and Security Operations Center for corporate devices and BYOD.
• Architect and scale enterprise infrastructure and cloud computing environments to support growth.
• Lead data governance efforts (DLP, sensitivity labels, AI security policies).
• Advance the Information Security program aligned with SOX, GxP, FDA and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Work with MSPs to manage web infrastructure (web hosting, DNS, Cloudflare, GitHub).
• Architect and support cloud-based DevOps environment.
• Ensure robust and secure home office technology infrastructure.
• Lead implementation and ongoing optimization of cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions comply with corporate policies/standards and relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years progressive IT experience in regulated life sciences/biotech/pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, digital workplace technologies, business systems, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience managing MSPs, vendors, and third-party partners.
• Working knowledge of SOX, GxP, FDA-regulated environments, and NIST CSF.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud architecture, and modern IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled workplace tools and governance.
• Exceptional problem-solving; willing to provide hands‑on technical support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary range: $180,000–$220,000 USD.