Principal Infrastructure Architect

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

Position Overview: The Principal Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a hybrid infrastructure that seamlessly integrates on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires a deep understanding of network design, compute, storage solutions and microservices architecture. The successful candidate will also define and implement a comprehensive Security Model, robust Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategy for both on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
• Lead the design and implementation of a hybrid infrastructure that supports the company’s software solutions.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints and technical documentation.
• Ensure the infrastructure meets performance, scalability, and security requirements.
2. Network Design:
• Design and implement robust network architectures for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, and security of network components.
• Collaborate with network engineers to optimize network performance and reliability.
3. Microservices Architecture:
• Design and implement microservices-based architectures to support scalable and resilient software solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to align microservices architecture with application requirements.
4. Compute and Storage Solutions:
• Design and implement compute and storage solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Optimize resource allocation and utilization to ensure cost-effectiveness and performance.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security across all storage solutions.
5. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning:
• Define and implement a comprehensive DR/BCP strategy for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
• Regularly test and update DR/BCP plans to ensure effectiveness.
6. Collaboration and Leadership:
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
7. Continuous Improvement:
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in infrastructure design and implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, with a focus on hybrid environments.
• Proven experience in network design, microservices architecture, compute, and storage solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Experience with DR/BCP strategy development and implementation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Network Professional) are a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the genetics testing industry.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• This role requires extended periods of sitting while using a computer, involving frequent keyboarding and mouse usage.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• This position is performed in a home office setting. Employees are expected to create a quiet, organized workspace conducive to productivity. The role may involve virtual collaboration with team members through video conferencing and digital communication tools. Employees should ensure reliable internet connectivity and have access to necessary technology to perform their job effectively. Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate team meetings and project deadlines.

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The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.