Cybersecurity Engineer

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.As Iterative Health's first dedicated cybersecurity hire, you won't be stepping into an existing security program—you'll be building it. This is a rare opportunity to establish and lead the company's cybersecurity strategy, creating the foundation that will protect our people, technology, data, and business as we continue to scale.In this role, you'll own the end-to-end security landscape, including our AWS cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, SaaS ecosystem, endpoint security, sensitive clinical and patient data, and the security and compliance frameworks that support our business. You'll work cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, and business leaders to strengthen our security posture, reduce organizational risk, and embed security into every aspect of the company.We're looking for a hands-on security leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong business judgment and a builder's mindset. You'll be equally comfortable architecting security solutions, responding to evolving threats, developing policies and controls, and influencing stakeholders across the organization. This is an opportunity to create a scalable, modern security program that grows alongside a fast-paced healthcare technology company.Where You’ll Drive Impact Security Program DevelopmentServe as Iterative Health's first dedicated cybersecurity resource — build, mature, and operate the company's security program from the ground up.Identify security gaps, prioritize remediation, and partner with the IT Director to define security priorities, roadmap items, and risk reduction plans.Develop, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, procedures, runbooks, and control documentation.Provide company-wide subject matter expertise and support related to cybersecurity awareness and compliance.Cloud & Infrastructure SecurityWork with engineering team to secure and monitor AWS environments, including IAM, logging, encryption, backups, access controls, and overall cloud security posture.Configure firewalls, encryption, and access controls across cloud and corporate infrastructure.Improve security controls across Okta, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Box, SharePoint, AWS, and other cloud platforms.Identity & Access GovernanceMaintain and improve RBAC, access reviews, privileged access controls, admin role governance, service account oversight, and joiner/mover/leaver security processes.Incident ResponseOwn incident response for suspected cyberattacks, account compromise, malware, data exposure, unauthorized access, and other security events.Lead incident investigation, containment, remediation, documentation, root-cause analysis, and post-incident improvement tracking.Compliance & Risk ManagementOwn security evidence collection, control documentation, remediation tracking, and audit support for SOC 2, HIPAA/HITECH, and applicable GDPR requirements.Own all vendor assessment and security questionnaire responses.Support vulnerability management, penetration testing, social engineering testing, customer security reviews, vendor security questionnaires, third-party risk assessments, security awareness, and user education.Performs related duties as requested What You Bring to the TeamBachelor's degree in IT, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; candidates with extensive cybersecurity certification in lieu of a degree will be considered.5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, cloud security, IT security, or a related technical security role.Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, SOC 2, and HITRUST frameworks.Hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace security tooling.Experience with Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, Google Workspace security, Okta, or SIEM/logging tools.Strong documentation skills, including policy and procedure writing.Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical business partners.Experience with PowerShell, Python, APIs, or security workflow automation.Experience with vulnerability management, penetration test remediation, phishing simulation programs, or third-party risk reviews.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).One or more relevant certifications, including but not limited to: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or Pen Test+; GCIH; ISC2 CCSP; AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C03); Microsoft SC-200, SC-300, SC-401, SC-100, or SC-900; Google Cybersecurity Professional or Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate.Experience building or maturing a security program in a high-growth or startup environment.Background in healthcare technology, clinical research, or other highly regulated industries.How We Work Collaborative and low-ego team environmentHigh ownership and accountability cultureFast-paced and highly iterative growth environmentOpen communication and continuous learning mindsetMission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomesComfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunitiesBenefits That Support You We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston officeComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative HealthMental health and wellness support through Spring HealthHealth HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative HealthUnlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverageAnnual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growthAnd more!At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. 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