Cloud Platform Engineering Architect (AWS) at Gilead Sciences

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

High School Degree and Fourteen Years' Experience OR Associates Degree and Twelve Years Experience OR Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree and Eight Years’ Experience
Public Cloud Services knowledge of AWS, MS Azure (a plus)
Development (coding) skills required, Terraform and GitHub expertise required
CI/CD DevSecOps opinioned pipelines subject matter expertise

Responsibilities

Provide architectural leadership to the CPE DevOps Team on both delivery and support
Gilead Cloud core platform services and automation development (design, development and delivery of technical code) for the AWS Control Tower Landing Zone
Terraform development impacting AWS account baselines, CI/CD integration with the platform, DMZ networking, and SCP management
Core platform and automation security hardening
Maintenance and support of core platform automation, guardrails and Security Control Policies (SCPs)
Platform development, coding, automation, role-based access control, authentication, Cyber Security hardening and cloud support
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines to automate the building, testing, and deployment of applications, including integration with security scanning, artifact repositories, ITSM, etc
Manage and provision cloud infrastructure using tools such as Terraform to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments (Infrastructure as Code)
Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based resources on platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure (Cloud infrastructure management)
Work with container technologies like Docker and orchestration systems like Kubernetes to manage and scale applications (Containerization and orchestration)
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to track application performance, system health, and security issues (Monitoring and logging)
Ensure that cloud environments and deployment practices adhere to security best practices and compliance standards (Security and compliance)
Work closely with application teams, security, and quality assurance to troubleshoot issues and streamline processes (Collaboration)
Identify and automate manual and repetitive processes to increase efficiency and reduce human error; leverage AI tools for improved automation and scale (Automation)
Perform root cause analysis and provide technical support to resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments (Troubleshooting)
Provide daily technical leadership and guidance to the Cloud Platform Engineering Core and CI/CD Engineering Scrum Team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSCloud Platform EngineeringTerraformCI/CDDevOpsAWS Control TowerLanding ZoneDMZ networkingSCP managementSecurity hardeningRBACAuthenticationCyber Security

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Cloud Platform Engineering Architect role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Cloud Platform Engineering Architect role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Cloud Platform Engineering Architect position?

Required skills include Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline development, AWS platform services, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and security hardening practices.

What is the company culture like at Gilead Sciences?

Gilead emphasizes collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference in tackling global health challenges, with a focus on employee development, inclusion, and empowerment through strong people leadership.

What makes a strong candidate for the Cloud Platform Engineering Architect role?

Strong candidates will have expertise in AWS, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud security, along with the ability to provide architectural leadership to DevOps teams.

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1987Year Founded

$15,873.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off

Generous 401(k) contribution matching

Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare

Global Wellbeing Reimbursement

Time Off

Global Volunteer Day

Giving Together Program

Employee Support Programs

Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.

Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.

Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.

Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.

Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.

Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.

Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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