Vanda Pharmaceuticals

DevOps

Vanda Pharmaceuticals$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 1-3 years of hands-on AWS management experience
  • Proficiency in core AWS services
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools
  • Strong scripting skills in languages like Python or Bash
  • Experience with modern DevOps tools
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
  • Understanding of networking concepts
  • Strong Linux/Unix system administration background
  • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery
  • Collaborate with teams for seamless integration and smooth deployments
  • Implement containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Define systems for monitoring and alerting on AWS
  • Integrate security best practices in the development lifecycle
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform root cause analysis
  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements
  • Document procedures and best practices for cloud deployments
  • Evaluate technology alternatives and recommend enhancements
  • Manage disaster recovery strategies across regions

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 401k matching program
  • Other employee benefits
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable, highly available, and secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and workflows to automate software delivery processes using tools like Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, and GitLab CI

  • Collaborate with software development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration, smooth deployments, and efficient troubleshooting of production issues; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and technologies

  • Implement and manage containerization and orchestration using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon ECS/EKS)
  • Define and deploy systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on the AWS platform using tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana
  • Ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the development lifecycle, managing IAM roles and policies, and implementing robust security controls
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across various application domains and platforms, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
  • Identify gaps in current processes, recommend improvements, and execute solutions to boost efficiency
  • Document procedures, configurations, and best practices for cloud deployments
  • Evaluate new technology alternatives and vendor products, recommending enhancements for architecture and processes to drive continuous improvement
  • Manage disaster recovery design and deployment strategies across different regions
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and operational procedures


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on experience in provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments
  • Proficiency in core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and SQS
  • Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible or AWS CloudFormation
  • Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, or Ruby
  • Strong experience with modern DevOps tools, including CI/CD, infrastructure management, project management, logging, and compliance security scanning
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline) and version control systems (Git/GitHub)
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of networking concepts like VPN, VPCs, DNS, and load balancing
  • Basic scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Ruby or PowerShell AFS Skills: Cloud, AWS, Data Platforms, Microservices
  • Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams


Preferred Certifications

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or related Kubernetes certification
  • CompTIA Security+ or other relevant security certifications.


The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

About Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's products include Fanapt, a treatment for schizophrenia, and Hetlioz, a treatment for non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. Vanda Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 by Mihael H. Polymeropoulos and Argeris N. Karabelas and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company is committed to improving the lives of patients with CNS disorders through the development of novel therapies and the advancement of scientific research.
Learn more about Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Size
278 employees
Market Cap
$408.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$23.3 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+13%
Revenue
$248.1 million
NASDAQ

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