IT: Senior IT & Cybersecurity Architect

Nanobiosym; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanobiosym, located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Senior IT & Cybersecurity Architect to lead the development and security of their IT infrastructure. This on-site role requires a proactive approach in designing and managing high-security networks, cloud security, and endpoint management.

The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of relevant experience along with a PhD or Master's degree in a related field. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership to align technology with business goals and contribute to a next-generation healthcare tech environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity architecture.
• Proven experience designing virtualized environments (VMware, Citrix).
• Strong understanding of networking principles and firewall configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure, scalable networks and segmentation strategies.
• Implement and oversee AWS cloud security and monitoring.
• Conduct risk assessments and propose security improvements.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity architecture

Virtualization (VMware, Citrix)

Containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS)

Zero Trust architecture

Identity and access management (IAM)

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

SIEM platforms

Infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Job description

Location: Cambridge, MA

Company: Nanobiosym

Job Summary

Nanobiosym is an award‑winning company at the forefront of nanotechnology, physics, and biomedicine. Based in Cambridge, MA and founded by an MIT/Harvard alum, we are building next‑generation tech solutions for healthcare.

We are looking for a Senior IT & Cybersecurity Architect to build out and upgrade end‑to‑end IT infrastructure—from secure networks and virtualized environments to cloud security and endpoint management. This is an on‑site, hands‑on role for someone who can design, implement, and proactively manage a highly secure, high‑performance IT environment while working closely with executive leadership to align technology with business goals.

Job 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 and trade‑offs.
• Evaluate and onboard vendors, tools, and services aligned with infrastructure needs.

Required Qualifications

• 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 trade‑offs, and system architecture to non‑technical leadership (CEO, legal, operations, etc.).
• DOD Compliance and Security Clearance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.