Cloud Engineering And Operations Manager

Summary

Join Foresight Diagnostics, a molecular diagnostics company, as their Cloud Engineering and Operations Manager. This hands-on technical leadership role involves designing, implementing, and managing a robust cloud platform using AWS and GCP. You will lead the adoption of DevOps practices, build internal tools, and implement cybersecurity measures. Strategic planning, cost optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams are key responsibilities. The position offers flexibility for fully onsite, hybrid, or remote work with quarterly travel to Colorado expected for remote candidates. The ideal candidate is a passionate builder and innovator with strong technical skills and leadership experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience specifically managing teams focused on DevOps and/or Cloud based engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience using AWS and GCP cloud products in a production environment
• Strong technical skills, with a focus on infrastructure automation and scaling
• Ability to dissect complicated technical problems, simplify experiences and innovate on behalf of our internal and external partners through demonstrated automation
• Excellent leadership skills including ability to manage FTE and contract staff remotely across multiple locations, time zones

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust, scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS and GCP
• Lead the adoption of modern DevOps practices to enable self-sufficient development teams
• Build and maintain internal tools that enhance efficiency and system performance
• Implement and oversee cybersecurity measures to ensure the protection of cloud infrastructure and data
• Develop and execute a roadmap for cloud and DevOps operations aligned with company goals and information security regulation
• Create cost optimization strategies and manage the full data lifecycle across platforms
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure that infrastructure supports evolving product and business needs
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal stakeholders, bridging technical solutions with business objectives
• Work closely with IT and Engineering leadership to implement infrastructure that integrates seamlessly across the technology stack
• Manage 3rd parties involved in cloud datacenter operations
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of systems through proactive monitoring and response
• Drive development and implementation of automation scripts, tools and leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC) practices
• Conduct post-incident analyses and implement improvements to minimize future risks
• Drive automation and process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the life sciences or other scientific domain
• Experience working in a regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, or GxP compliance)
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset and a passion for building efficient systems that drive meaningful impact
• Passion for making a difference in the world

Benefits

• Salary between $125,000 - $195,000
• Equity offerings
• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Parental leave (if applicable)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k with company match
• Professional development opportunities