Job Description

About the Role

At Xaira, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and dependable IT Security & Infrastructure Program Manager to join our fast-moving and execution-driven team. This role requires a strategic and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about security, compliance, and infrastructure management.

As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—both technical and non-technical—as well as external consultants to plan, execute, and oversee the full lifecycle of security and infrastructure projects. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating, developing, and operationalizing Xaira’s security and compliance programs to meet evolving regulatory and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through full program lifecycles, from defining scope and success criteria to execution, implementation, and performance evaluation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across security, IT, compliance, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Scope, plan, implement, and deliver security and infrastructure projects, working closely with senior leaders to support strategic goals.
• Manage and drive compliance audits (e.g., SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001/27701, HIPAA) from initial planning to completion, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Act as the security subject matter expert (SME) to lead compliance initiatives and help remove barriers to achieving compliance objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end security and infrastructure programs, from evaluation and design to implementation and process optimization.
• Work closely with auditors to plan, scope, execute, and manage security and compliance audits.
• Provide expertise in security domains such as authentication, endpoint security, encryption, cloud security, and data protection.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance security posture, streamline operations, and drive process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT security program management and infrastructure project management.
• Deep understanding of at least one or more security frameworks (e.g., SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001/27701, HIPAA) and the ability to design and implement compliant security controls.
• Proven experience leading and managing IT security and infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including process evaluation, optimization, and execution.
• Hands-on experience across multiple IT functions, including security engineering, IT operations, infrastructure, and vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, covering areas such as authentication, encryption, endpoint security, cloud security, and data protection.
• Exceptional project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants. We offer a competitive package that includes base salary, bonus, and equity. The base pay range for this position is expected to be $150,000 - $185,000 annually; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience.

Xaira Therapeutics an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that our strength is in our differences. Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.

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