Director of IT
About The Position
BillionToOne is seeking a dynamic, experienced Director of IT to oversee DevOps and IT strategy. The role will maintain and enhance IT systems to support business operations and growth, with a focus on networking, infrastructure management, AWS cloud services, and cybersecurity. This is a hybrid position, onsite 2–3 days per week, reporting to the VP of IT/IS. The Director of IT will develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company’s scaling goals; lead the IT team; oversee cloud infrastructure and networking; and ensure systems are reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-efficient. The role also leads IT projects, security and compliance efforts, support and maintenance, and vendor relationships. BillionToOne is a publicly traded molecular diagnostics company focused on making accurate diagnostic tests accessible to all. Its products support prenatal and cancer diagnostics. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, with facilities in Union City, California, and a lab planned for Austin, Texas in 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in IT, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Extensive experience with networking technologies, infrastructure management, and AWS cloud services.
- Proficiency in LAN, WAN, VPN, firewall, and other networking technologies.
- Strong knowledge of server and storage systems, virtualization, and data centers.
- Expertise in AWS services, architecture, and best practices.
- Experience with IT security protocols and compliance standards.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with SOC 2 compliance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company’s scaling goals.
- Lead and manage the IT team, fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and provide it as a service to the organization.
- Ensure networking systems are reliable, secure, and efficient; manage configuration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Oversee the setup, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage, and other infrastructure components.
- Implement and manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Design and manage scalable, high-performing, secure AWS cloud infrastructure and oversee deployment and management of services including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
- Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance and manage cloud security policies and procedures.
- Maintain and update IT security measures to protect against data breaches and cyber threats.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and other relevant standards and regulations; conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Lead IT projects from conception through completion, delivering them on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT needs for company initiatives.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for IT services and products.
- Oversee IT support to ensure timely resolution of technical issues and high service satisfaction.
- Maintain an inventory of IT assets and manage lifecycle processes.
- Implement IT policies and procedures and ensure staff adherence.
Benefits
- Multiple medical benefit options, with employee premiums paid 100% for select plans and dependents covered up to 80%.
- Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees: 16 weeks paid at 100%.
- Supplemental fertility benefits coverage.
- Retirement savings program with a 4% company match.
- Paid time off that increases with tenure.
- Latest hardware, including laptops and lab equipment, and access to facilities.
- Free daily on-site lunches.
- On-campus amenities including a state-of-the-art gym and restaurant.
- Free on-site EV charging.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- New-hire equity grant of up to $150,000 at grant value, vesting over four years, plus annual equity refresh grants equal in value to the new-hire grant.
- Competitive medical and dental coverage.
- Professional growth opportunities and an empowering, transparent work culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
