Director, IT & Cybersecurity

About MicroTransponder

MicroTransponder, Inc. is dedicated to transforming the lives of stroke survivors through its innovative neurostimulation technology. The company's flagship product, the FDA-approved Vivistim Paired VNS System, enhances stroke rehabilitation by pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with physical and occupational therapy. This approach leverages the brain's neuroplasticity to improve upper limb function, offering new hope to those with chronic arm and hand impairments following an ischemic stroke.

By integrating this therapy into rehabilitation programs, MicroTransponder aims to help stroke survivors regain independence in daily activities and enhance their quality of life. The company's commitment to advancing stroke recovery is evident in its ongoing research and collaboration with healthcare providers to make this therapy accessible to more patients.

About The Role

The Director of IT & Cybersecurity leads the development and execution of secure, scalable, and compliant technology systems that enable MicroTransponder’s mission and growth. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across IT operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This position will collaborate cross-functionally so that infrastructure, data, and applications drive innovation while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise IT operations across endpoint management, email services, network infrastructure, cloud platforms, and core business applications such as ERP and CRM.
• Manage cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, vulnerability and patch management, incident response, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning.
• Govern identity and access management processes including SSO, MFA, and least-privilege enforcement.
• Serve as the lead technical resource for security assessments, audits, penetration testing, and regulatory reviews.
• Own IT governance and compliance programs across HIPAA, FDA Cybersecurity Guidance, SOC 2, and other relevant cybersecurity rules.
• Oversee IT asset lifecycle and vendor relationships, including procurement, licensing, managed service provider oversight, and secure decommissioning.
• Foster a security-first culture through training, communication, and leadership engagement.
• Define and report on key IT and cybersecurity KPIs to measure effectiveness, drive improvement, and support executive decisions.
• Develop and maintain IT policies and procedures aligned with business, security, and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least three years in a cybersecurity or IT leadership role.
• Strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven experience implementing and managing programs aligned with frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.
  
  

Positional Competencies

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in regulated industries such as Healthcare, Medical Devices, or Life Sciences (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA, FDA).
• Working knowledge of third-party risk management and vendor due diligence.
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Demonstrated ability to scale IT systems, security requirements, and processes in dynamic or high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills across technical and business stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, or CISA.
• Experience with data privacy, data protection strategies, and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.
• Experience with software validation processes in regulated environments (e.g., GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
  
  

Physcial Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to reach; talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel by car or airplane independently and work after hours as required by travel schedule or business issues.

Location

Remote, home-based or office-based, as required by project needs and company direction. Travel will be required to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul), MN ; Austin, TX ; to vendors and suppliers, and other locations as needed.



The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this position. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. The incumbent will perform all other duties and tasks as assigned, for example but not limited to covering for colleagues during their absence, or cross-functional work as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MicroTransponder, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

MicroTransponder provides a comprehensive benefits program to employees. It includes medical, dental and vision plans along with an FSA. Employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with company matching. The company offers an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) program and approximately 15 paid company holidays per year.

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