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Our Cybersecurity organization is evolving to match that ambition, and we’re seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Architecture to define and drive the security architecture strategy that enables innovation while protecting our science, our patients, and our people.\nReporting directly to the VP/CISO, this leader will own Alnylam’s cyber architecture and target security state, translate strategy into actionable standards and roadmaps, and ensure security is embedded into enterprise initiatives from inception through delivery. This role balances long-term architectural vision with pragmatic execution, partnering closely with across our functions to scale secure-by-design practices across the enterprise.\nThis is a hybrid role and is primarily based in Cambridge, MA with regular engagement across Alnylam technology and business teams.\n Responsibilities\nDefine and own Alnylam’s enterprise cybersecurity architecture and target state aligned to business growth, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.\nLead the design and evolution of a Zero Trust architecture, emphasizing identity, least privilege, segmentation, and continuous verification.\nEstablish and maintain cyber reference architectures, design patterns, and standards across identity, cloud, applications, data, infrastructure, and endpoints.\nServe as the senior security architecture authority for major enterprise initiatives, ensuring security is embedded early and consistently.\nPartner with Information Technology and Expertise Areas to align cybersecurity architecture with broader technology strategy and prevent fragmented or duplicative solutions.\nResponsible for engineering execution that turns strategy into resilient, enterprise-grade security capabilities.\nDrive architectural input into vendor selection, platform strategy, and solution design, balancing risk reduction with business enablement.\nEstablish governance for architecture reviews, risk-based exceptions, and technical debt remediation.\nTranslate cybersecurity strategy into multi-year roadmaps with clear milestones, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.\nDefine and track architecture-related metrics demonstrating risk reduction, consistency, and maturity progression.\nLead, mentor, and grow a team of security architects and engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and strong partnership.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, engineering, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.\n10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, or enterprise technology design, with 8+ years of leadership experience, including building and leading architecture or engineering teams.\nIndustry-recognized certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent).\nDeep expertise in designing security architecture across IAM, cloud/hybrid environments, application and API security, network segmentation/Zero Trust, and data protection.\nStrong familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust Architecture concepts).\nDemonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive architectural decisions across complex, regulated environments.\nProven record of balancing strategic vision with practical execution in fast-moving organizations.\nExcellent communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear business impact.\nAbout Alnylam\nWe are the leader in RNAi therapeutics - a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another.\nAt Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.\nBefore applying, please review Alnylam's Candidate Privacy Notice regarding how Alnylam handles Personal Data you provide with your application for employment.\n#LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid\nThe pay range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).\nAlnylam’s robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. 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