Associate Director, Cybersecurity

Reporting to the Vice President of IT, the Associate Director, Cybersecurity is responsible for the development and execution of Kiniksa’s enterprise-wide cyber security program. This role oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security solutions and processes, ensuring the protection of Kiniksa’s information assets from internal and external threats. The Associate Director will play an integral role in assessing cyber security risk, defining mitigation plans and driving execution of those plans and in driving cyber security operations.  Additionally, this person should bring a varied technical background, have outstanding communication skills and be able to collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to foster a culture of security and compliance.

This position is based in our Lexington, MA office. Our office-based employees follow a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office, and 1 day remote.

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the enterprise cyber security program, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee risk management activities, including risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Direct the evaluation, selection, and implementation of security technologies, tools, and practices to ensure robust protection of systems and data.
• Lead incident response planning and execution, including oversight of the Security Operations Center, triage, investigation, forensics, and post-incident reviews.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures in accordance with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO) and Zero Trust principles.
• Partner with IT infrastructure, operations, and application teams to drive initiatives that mitigate risk and enhance security posture.
• Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory changes, and advancements in cyber security technologies and industry trends.
• Oversee and deliver security awareness and training programs for IT and business teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare and manage the cyber security program budget and resource allocation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in IT and cyber security roles, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO), risk management methodologies, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure), network security, IAM, data protection, endpoint security, and security operations.
• Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships, defining service levels and managing accountability.
• Proficiency with SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability management, and anomaly detection platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong commitment to compliance, ethical standards, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Kiniksa Benefits Summary - USA

The expected salary range for Associate Director, Cybersecurity is $175,000 - $195,000 annually. Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.