Platform Engineer - Pathogen

At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas:Health, Medical Science & Generative BiologyFood Security & Sustainable AgricultureClimate Change & Managing CO₂Artificial Intelligence & RoboticsThis is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas for lab to society. Explore more at www.eit.org.Welcome to the Pathogen Project:Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Project exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Project is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide.Your Role:At EIT we are seeking an experienced and detailed orientated Platform Engineer to help manage and develop the infrastructure behind our data platform, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and efficient.Working closely with data engineers and DevSecOps specialists, you'll support research teams by enabling advanced bioinformatics workflows and cloud-based solutions. This position offers the chance to contribute to a programme focused on improving global health through pathogen genomics and cutting-edge technology.Key ResponsibilitiesManage object data storage, ensuring efficient design, tiering, and access controlsBuild and maintain the research compute environment for bioinformatics pipelines and interactive analyticsEnsure the data platform complies with disaster recovery standardsManage cloud resources to set standards and automate deploymentsCollaborate with the AI and Robotics team to contribute to and reuse modular assets using Terraform code modelsAutomate the deployment of tools within the research environmentMonitor all platform components for availability, cost, and performanceSupport R&D activities to test novel approaches and Oracle Cloud usageSupport data ingestion from a global network of distributed sequencing devicesMaintain platform security in alignment with EIT standardsWork with architects and engineers to build optimized data platform components, including genomic variant stores, sequence stores, and pathogen analytics databasesPartner with the DevSecOps engineer to automate deployments using a standard toolchainEnable engineers to perform common tasks through automated self-service scriptsSupport system administration and operations across environmentsCollaborate with engineers to learn from incidents and implement improvementsRequirementsEssential Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceStrong hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally Oracle Cloud, including provisioning, configuration, and service managementAbility to automate processes using Terraform and appropriate toolchainsIn-depth knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools like KubernetesSolid understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM, network security, and encryptionExperience with Git or other version control systemsDesirable Knowledge, Skills, And ExperienceCertifications in Oracle Cloud (OCI) or other platforms (AWS, GCP)Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management toolsKnowledge of compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, ISO13485)Key AttributesStrong collaboration skillsWillingness to learn and cross-train in new technologiesHands-on approach to exploring new technologies and developing POCsExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to address security challenges criticallyEffective communication and teamwork abilities, especially in cross-functional teamsAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detail and commitment to security and quality assuranceFlexibility to adapt and contribute to a rapidly scaling organizationBenefitsWe offer the following benefits:Enhanced holiday payPensionLife AssuranceIncome ProtectionPrivate Medical InsuranceHospital Cash PlanTherapy ServicesPerk BoxElectrical Car SchemeWorking Together - What It Involves:You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case-by-case basisYou will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate)

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