Director, Information Technology
Company: MaxCyte, Inc
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: As the organization’s senior-most technology
leader, the Director takes a hands-on role, responsible for the
strategy, build-out, and day-to-day operation of all information
systems and IT, spanning cybersecurity; application selection,
implementation, and support; vendor management; end-user services;
telecommunications; networking; compliance; configuration
management; external integrations; system administration; and
hardware infrastructure. Partnering closely with leaders across the
business, the Director sets the multi-year vision and roadmap to
modernize and streamline enterprise systems. They define, drive,
and measure the processes, standards, and methods that ensure
applications and infrastructure reliably meet evolving business
needs. Work with the senior leadership team and functional heads to
align business objectives with the IT strategy, priorities, and
delivery timelines. Own IT strategic planning, portfolio and
project management, road map development, budgeting, vendor
oversight, change control, and validation/release management. Build
and lead a high-performing IT function of hybrid internal and
external resources embeds operational-excellence practices to drive
continuous improvement. Cultivate a collaborative, service-oriented
culture. Define clear performance metrics and report results to
teams, partners, and executives. Ensure high security,
availability, performance, and scalability across applications,
infrastructure, and hardware, supporting PC, Linux and Apple
environments. Maintain and grow the company’s business intelligence
and data integration platforms to support process automation, data
analytics, and market intelligence functions. Support multi-cloud
infrastructure, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.
Maintain, improve upon, and routinely test a robust cybersecurity
program, including policies, standards, training, and a
cross-functional information-risk assessment process. Develop,
maintain, and regularly test comprehensive disaster recovery and
business continuity plans. Conduct budget analysis, contract
negotiation, financial planning, and forecasting to ensure
appropriate staffing and systems funding. Maintain compliance with
Sarbanes-Oxley and GMP requirements; support the design, operation,
and testing of IS internal controls. Oversee two office locations
in Rockville, Maryland and Waltham, Massachusetts. Stay abreast of
industry trends, emerging threats, and new technologies, plan
timely upgrades or replacements of IT systems. Manage within
approved budgets, demonstrate fiscal accountability, and uphold
high ethical standards across the IT organization. Requirements: 5
years in progressively responsible IT leadership roles. Bachelor’s
degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management
Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related
field is required. Relevant professional certifications (such as
ITIL, CISSP, CISM, PMP, or equivalent) are desirable and may
substitute for advanced degree requirements where appropriate.
Proven ability to build and scale an IT organization to support
diverse applications, systems, and business needs. Demonstrated
customer-service/business-partner mindset; known for earning trust
and fostering strong, collaborative relationships. Track record
managing and prioritizing multiple cross-functional projects across
platforms—delivering on time, on budget, with effective issue
resolution. Excellent command of enterprise technology environments
(applications, infrastructure/operations, security, communications,
and networks); hands-on experience with SaaS solutions and cloud
operations is required. Broad knowledge of IT architectures,
methods, processes, and tools, coupled with disciplined project and
financial management. Experience selecting, implementing, and
maturing systems for public companies (e.g., NetSuite; Salesforce;
JIRA, integration platforms, quality management systems). Strong
grasp of IT general controls supporting Sarbanes-Oxley and GMP
compliance. Superior problem-solving and analytical skills; able to
frame issues clearly for non-technical stakeholders. Clear,
concise, quantitatively minded communicator with exceptional
written and oral skills. Uncompromising integrity and ethics;
energetic, driven, and results oriented. MaxCyte also offers a
comprehensive base salary, annual bonus, and equity. Benefits
package include health, dental, vision, life, and disability
insurance and generous time off. MaxCyte is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran
status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or
other legally protected status. PI0ef2f515ba1e-37456-39300264
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