Research Platform, Cloud & Operations Lead

• Leads architecture and engineering of platforms and infrastructure, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure environments.
• Oversees full lifecycle management of systems, including deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and refresh.
• Implements performance optimization, capacity planning, and automation to support high-demand workloads.
• Drives integration of systems and tools using DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, aligned with security controls.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to align technical platforms with operational and research workflows; mentors engineering teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or related field
• Eight 8 years’ experience with large-scale infrastructure
• Experience supporting complex computing environments, including cloud, networking, storage, and automation tools
• Demonstrated success with IT operations best practices (e.g., ITIL, SRE) and maintaining high-availability systems
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree
• Experience supporting scientific computing or laboratory environments; familiarity with advanced computing platforms.
• Prior NIH experience

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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
• Care.com 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 Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.