Sr DevOps Engineer

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanity

At Illumina we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person in every role has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people inspiring leaders and world changing projects you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Location

San Diego CA hybrid.

Position Summary

Join Illuminas cutting-edge Scientific Computing powerhouse as a Sr. DevOps Engineer driving AI/ML breakthroughs in genomics (Gemini Dragen Deep Learning). Automate resilient cloud and on-prem platforms with Python/Go Ansible Kubernetes/Rancher and Docker. Optimize Linux clusters troubleshoot at scale and ensure unbreakable performance for bioinformatics and manufacturing.

Hands-on impact: Faster resolutions seamless Dragen deployments and future-proof infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Automation and implementation of highly available and resilient platforms on-premise and in Cloud.

• Implementation and maintenance of workflows and procedures to ensure consistency and auditability in a managed infrastructure.

• Automating away the need for manual installation and direct intervention.

• Write and peer review automation code with an eye to creating a flexible scalable codebase.

• Provide third level support and administration for the Enterprise Informatics global estates.

• Troubleshooting and creating tools to resolve incidents.

• Proactive design and optimization of network and storage data flows including monitoring.

• Work within and enforce security and regulatory compliance procedures.

• Document and communicate procedures configurations and standards effectively.

Requirements

• Programming skills python go ruby and various scripting

• Expertise in administration configuration optimization and monitoring of Linux at scale. CentOS and Amazon Linux are our base distributions.

• Experience with AWS cloud-based deployment and support.

• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible Rancher Kubernetes Docker Helm

• The ability to pick up new technologies quickly and rapidly deep-dive

• Use of large-scale data processing tools such as Elastic Search Grafana.

• Knowledge of troubleshooting network services.

• A strong preference for collaborative teamwork and work/knowledge sharing.

• Be comfortable speaking with internal customers and suppliers.

• A driving need to have to fix a problem only once

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

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The estimated base salary range for the Sr DevOps Engineer role based in the United States of America is: $118200 - $177200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to an individuals qualifications location where the role is to be performed internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.