About accentedge Health

accentedge Health is a Chicago-headquartered medical-AI company applying artificial intelligence and breakthrough multiomics science to early cancer detection, with a vision of a future where cancer no longer claims lives. Our foundational model, ABCD (AI Biomarker Cancer Detection), and our clinician-facing platform, doctari, are deployed in partnership with leading comprehensive cancer centers, major pharmaceutical organizations, and the U.S. Federal Government.

About the Role

The IT & Security Lead owns accentedge’s corporate IT, endpoint, and physical/logical security posture across a hybrid lab-plus-office facility, supporting HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, HITRUST, and a FedRAMP Moderate path.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate corporate IT: network backbone, Wi-Fi 6E, VLAN segmentation, and 802.1X NAC.
• Manage the MDF/IDF closets, environmental monitoring, UPS/standby power, and access-control systems.
• Own endpoint security, identity, and the corporate device fleet.
• Steward physical security zones, CCTV retention, visitor management, and intrusion detection.
• Support SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, and FedRAMP evidence and audits.
• Steward the segregated instrument VLAN for lab equipment with IT.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT and/or security administration, including network and endpoint management.
• Hands-on experience with VLAN segmentation, firewalls, and identity (802.1X, SSO).
• Knowledge of HIPAA and at least one of SOC 2, HITRUST, or FedRAMP.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, and environmental monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, or similar).
• Experience in regulated healthcare or federal environments.
• Familiarity with lab instrument networking and clean-agent/fire-suppression-protected closets.

A Day in the Role

Chicago-based, primarily on-site role with hybrid flexibility; works across the admin zone, MDF/IDF closets, and lab IDF, partnering with DevOps and Regulatory.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. accentedge offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; equity participation; 401(k); generous paid time off; and a WELL-aligned workplace featuring sit-stand desks, on-site wellness and quiet spaces, healthy hydration and café amenities, and end-of-trip facilities for commuters.

How to Apply

Submit your application through this posting. Please include a resume and a brief note on why accentedge’s mission resonates with you.

Equal Opportunity

accentedge Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.