Platform Operations and Security Specialist

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What You Will Do:
We are searching fora PlatformOperations and Security Specialisttosupport future opportunities.The person in this role willoperate maintain troubleshoot and securehigh-throughput and automated laboratory platforms ensuring reliable daily operations compliance andoptimalperformance across on-premises and cloud environments.Thisposition will be basedinBethesdaMD.

• Oversee daily technical operations for automated laboratory systems and HPC/cloud platforms ensuring uptime throughput and security.

• Operate andmaintainautomated systems: liquid handlers (including acoustic)pintools TekMaticIndigo Chemspeed Unchained Labs Junior.

• Use maintenance tools upgrade kits and monitoring software to ensure system health and performance.

• Perform preventive maintenance calibrations patching and first-linetroubleshooting;lead and coordinate patch cycles.

• Execute upgrades and collaborate with vendors for advanced repairs and lifecycle management.

• Conduct periodic security checks/audits to ensure compliance with government directives and NIH-mandated standards.

• Maintainaccuratelogs SOP adherence and compliance records supporting ATO processes.

• Assistin managing technology projects andprovidingtechnical guidance for task completion.

• Collaborate with development engineering teams to address operational technical debt andoptimizeprocesses.

• Researchnew technologiesand recommend improvements for performance security and cost optimization.

• Develop and guide team members in enhancing technical capabilities and productivity.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in technical discipline (Engineering IT Computer Science etc.).

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of operations/maintenance experience with lab automation manufacturing platforms or HPC/cloud environments.

• Experience supporting cloud services (AWS Azure GCP) and securing cloud/Kubernetes environments.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools SIEMs IDSs IPS and ITSM platforms.

• Strong mechanical/electro-mechanical aptitude; ability to read schematics and SOPs.

• Experience in HTS/HCA environments and safety/compliance practices.

• Experience with scripting languages (Python Ruby Go) for automation and troubleshooting.

• Strong multitasking communication and documentation skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Expertise in zero-trust architecture container security (Kubernetes) and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP NIST).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform Ansible) and automated patching.

• Familiarity with advanced lab automation platforms beyond core systems (e.g. Hamilton Tecan Beckman).

• Skills in tuning HPC clusters and cloud workloads for cost and speed efficiency.

• Advanced use of SIEM tools (Splunk ELK) IDS/IPS and vulnerability.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

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