Director of IT

A Rare Opportunity to Shape the Future of Genomics Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators determined to transform healthcare. At BillionToOne, we've built a category-defining, publicly traded company on Nasdaq where transparency fuels trust, collaboration drives breakthroughs, and every contribution moves the needle on our mission to make life-changing diagnostics accessible to all. We don't just aim for incremental improvements; we build products that are 10x better than anything that exists today. Our scientists, engineers, sales executives, and visionaries are united by an unwavering commitment to changing the standard of care in prenatal and cancer diagnostics. This is where cutting-edge science meets human compassion, and every innovation you contribute helps remove the fear of the unknown from some of life's most critical medical moments. If you're driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to help shape the future of precision medicine at scale, this is where you belong. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of IT to oversee and manage our Dev Ops and IT strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, infrastructure management, AWS cloud services and cybersecurity. This role will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing our IT systems to support our business operations and growth. The Director of IT is a hybrid position (onsite 2-3 days per week) and reports to the VP of IT/IS. Key Responsibilities: • IT Leadership and Strategy: • Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's scaling goals. • Lead and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's cloud infrastructure and set it up as a service for the organizations. • Networking and Infrastructure: • Ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of our networking systems. • Manage network 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. • AWS Cloud Management: • Design and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. • Oversee the strategy, deployment and management of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC. • Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance. • Implement and manage cloud security policies and procedures. • Security and Compliance: • Ensure IT security measures are in place and regularly updated to protect against data breaches and cyber threats. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including HIPAA, SOC 2 and other relevant guidelines. • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments. • Project Management: • Lead IT projects from conception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT needs for various initiatives. • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for IT services and products. • Support and Maintenance: • Oversee the IT support function to ensure timely resolution of technical issues and maintain a high standard of service satisfaction. • Maintain an inventory of IT assets and manage lifecycle processes. • Implement IT policies and procedures, ensuring staff adherence. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. • Extensive experience with networking technologies, infrastr