Sr. IT Director

Director of IT

Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite in the Bay Area

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of IT to oversee and manage our Dev Ops and IT strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, infrastructure management, AWS cloud services and cybersecurity. This role will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing our IT systems to support our business operations and growth. The Director of IT is a hybrid position (onsite 2-3 days per week) and reports to the VP of IT/IS.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Leadership and Strategy:
• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company''s scaling goals.
• Lead and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company''s cloud infrastructure and set it up as a service for the organizations.
• Networking and Infrastructure:
• Ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of our networking systems.
• Manage network configuration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee the setup, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage, and other infrastructure components.
• Implement and manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• AWS Cloud Management:
• Design and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Oversee the strategy, deployment and management of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
• Implement and manage cloud security policies and procedures.
• Security and Compliance:
• Ensure IT security measures are in place and regularly updated to protect against data breaches and cyber threats.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including HIPAA, SOC 2 and other relevant guidelines.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Project Management:
• Lead IT projects from conception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT needs for various initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for IT services and products.
• Support and Maintenance:
• Oversee the IT support function to ensure timely resolution of technical issues and maintain a high standard of service satisfaction.
• Maintain an inventory of IT assets and manage lifecycle processes.
• Implement IT policies and procedures, ensuring staff adherence.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master''s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Extensive experience with networking technologies, infrastructure management, and AWS cloud services.
• Proficiency in networking technologies (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewall, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of server and storage systems, virtualization, and data centers.
• Expertise in AWS services, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience with IT security protocols and compliance standards, SOC 2 preferred.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits And Perks:

• Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Supplemental fertility benefits coverage 
• Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Increase paid time off with increased tenure
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)