DevOps Cybersecurity Specialist (ADX-212-20)

 

THE COMPANY: ArcherDX, Inc. - www.ArcherDX.com

 

ArcherDX is advancing molecular diagnostics with a robust technology platform for genetic mutation detection by next-generation sequencing. By combining patented Anchored Multiplex PCR (AMP™) chemistry in an easy-to-use, lyophilized format and powerful bioinformatics software, the Archer® platform enhance genetic mutation identification. ArcherDX provides oncology-focused research products and is pursuing regulatory approval for multiple companion diagnostic assays. ArcherDX is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Learn more at www.archerdx.com and follow @ArcherDXInc on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. 

 

ArcherDX's patented chemistry and powerful bioinformatics software have placed us at the bleeding edge of the fight against cancer and other genetic diseases. You'll join a multidisciplinary team focused on creating tools for the democratization of personalized medicine.

SUMMARY: 

The DevOps Cybersecurity Specialist position is responsible for a variety of process and infrastructure initiatives, including platform maintenance and enhancements for Archer’s flagship cloud-based genomics product, automating existing pipelines to improve efficiency and long-term ecosystem health, performing software updates across our AWS platform, and ensuring that managed assets are performing as expected through the use of telemetry, automated alerts, and self-healing infrastructure. This position will have a special focus on ensuring that cloud infrastructure is secure from threat.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Ensure that the infrastructure supporting Archer’s genomics platform is secure, highly available, scalable, and maintainable

· Maintain and extend existing configuration management deployments

· Collaborate with the Cloud Operations team to determine thread surface areas and develop mitigations

· Work directly with the DevOps team and software engineers to ensure system integrity and security

· Monitor metrics and develop ways to improve telemetry gathering, reporting, and alerting

· Follow all best practices and procedures as established by company

· Meet deadlines and set expectations the secure operation of Archer’s cloud-based software

· Review, understanding, and compliance with ArcherDX HIPAA Security policies and procedures

· Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information and European Union personal data

· Processing and handling of European Union personal data only as directed by ArcherDX for purposes of personalized molecular pathology

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· Four years in an SRE/DevOps role, or related IT or operations field – cybersecurity experience in a devops field

· Strong Linux and Bash skills

· Proficient with configuration management tools (e.g. Salt, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

· Proficient with AWS tools and infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, ECS, Lambda, and CloudWatch),

· Proficient with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins), and scripting languages (Python preferred)

· Proficient with IAC tools such as (Terraform preferred)

· Proficient with containerized systems in a cloud environment

· Familiar with Scrum and Agile development methodologies

· Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management

 

· BS in computer science, engineering, software engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience

 

· Drive and determination

· Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment

· Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively to enhance the success of the projects and maintain strong relationships within all parts of the company.

· Strong communication and presentation skills

· Self-starter

· Driven to perform

· Self-directed: needs little explicit direction

· Able to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward.