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CARERRA AGENCY

DevOps System Engineer

CARERRA AGENCY, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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DevOps, CI/CD, CloudFormation, Terraform, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, GitHub, Kubernetes, High Performance Computing (HPC),

Reference # Job-11762

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps / Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain cloud and DevOps infrastructure with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security. This role offers the opportunity to work with data-intensive workflows, bioinformatics pipelines, and scientific information systems while serving as a technical subject‑matter expert across multiple teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting‑edge life sciences organization as a DevOps Engineer, where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting groundbreaking research through robust cloud infrastructure and automation. You’ll work at the intersection of technology and science, designing and maintaining systems that power genomics, bioinformatics, and AI‑enabled processes while collaborating with scientists, data engineers, and developers to accelerate innovation in healthcare.

Overview

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months Contract‑to‑Hire position

Location: San Diego, CA Hybrid (3 days onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Compensation: Salary starting at $120K upon conversion to client employee, plus a target bonus program and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

Design, build, and maintain secure AWS cloud environments supporting genomics, imaging, computational biology, and laboratory applications

Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for reproducible and scalable deployments

Build, automate, and administrate organizational infrastructure including microservices architecture and serverless technologies

DevOps & CI/CD

Administer and enhance the organization’s GitHub environment, including repository structure, workflow improvements, and access governance

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for bioinformatics workflows, internal tools, and GMP‑related applications

Automate deployment of containerized workflows using Docker and Kubernetes

Systems Management & Monitoring

Manage Linux/Windows servers supporting laboratory and GMP systems utilizing high‑performance computing environments

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize compute, storage, and network resources for large‑scale scientific datasets

Implement system monitoring, observability, and alerting solutions to maintain uptime for mission‑critical systems

Security & Compliance

Apply cloud security best practices and ensure alignment with GxP, HIPAA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements

Support secure handling and protection of sensitive research and patient data

Collaboration & Leadership

Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and bioinformaticians to integrate computational workflows and applications into production environments

Serve as a DevOps and cloud subject‑matter expert, providing training and guidance to cross‑functional partners

Contribute technical insights to architectural discussions and tooling evaluations

Technical Skills

Infrastructure as Code: Expertise with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar for automated deployments

CI/CD Pipelines: Hands‑on experience building and optimizing workflows

Containerization & Orchestration: Skilled in Docker and Kubernetes

Configuration Management: Familiarity with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef

Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell

Monitoring & Logging: Well‑versed in tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK

System Engineering: Broad experience including microservices architecture and serverless technologies

Networking & Security: Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices

HPC & Data Processing: Experience with HPC systems and large‑scale workflows

Regulatory Compliance: Familiar with GxP, HIPAA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements

Professional Skills

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy

Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to document methods and results

Works effectively with operational leaders, scientists, engineers, and IT staff

Understanding of business processes and ability to analyze using process mapping and optimization

Able to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and seek guidance when appropriate

Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments

Focused on reliability, consistency, and continuous improvement

Willingness to guide partners on DevOps best practices and tooling

Eager to expand skills in evolving data governance and analytics practices

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Bioinformatics, or related field; or equivalent experience

Minimum 3 years in DevOps and Systems Engineering roles, preferably in biotech or healthcare

Hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert, or similar preferred

Apply today! #LI-GS1 #LI-DNI

For more information, please email: Job-11762@thecarreraagency.com

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