Quest Diagnostics

Engineer, Application Operations (Remote)

Quest Diagnostics$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Indianapolis, IN
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in application operations, SRE, or platform engineering in a cloud-native environment (AWS preferred)
  • Strong understanding of serverless architectures like Lambda and API Gateway
  • Deep knowledge of modern authentication and authorization methods (OAuth 2.0, JWT, etc.)
  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as OWASP and NIST controls
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and configuration management
  • Proficiency with observability platforms and scripting languages like Bash or Python

Responsibilities

  • Manage DevOps processes for AWS, including infrastructure code ownership and modifications
  • Oversee release management and drive improvements for the release processes
  • Continuously maintain monitoring and alerting systems for AWS services
  • Distill and address findings from security audits conducted by the security team
  • Map security concerns to AWS services and create actionable remediation lists
  • Ensure compliance with security findings through continuous monitoring
  • Configure notification mechanisms for operational alerts

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Professional development opportunities in cloud and DevOps domains
  • A culture that supports continuous improvement and innovation
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Collaborative and inclusive team environment
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Management of DevOps for AWS (Amazon Web Services); Owning infrastructure code; making required changes
  • Release Management: Take releases, own process and relevant improvements, and drive to success;
  • Ability to drive process in additional platforms over time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Application Operations

  • Familiarity with configuring AWS services for example:
    • Lambdas
    • DynamoDB
    • API Gateway
    • SNS
    • SQS
    • SES
    • Cognito
    • IAM
    • S3
    • EventBridge

Cybersecurity

  • Distill findings from security team and address any actions
  • Map security callouts raised by security team to applicable AWS service
  • Create actionable list of items
  • Execute against the list of items to resolve security findings
  • Continuously monitor and address findings from automated scans

Reporting & Observability

  • Continuously maintaining monitoring and alerting for various AWS services to ensure quick triage by the team in the event of failure or outage
  • Configuration of notification mechanisms

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required WorkExperience:

  • 4+ years in application operations, SRE, or platform engineering in a cloud-native environment (AWS preferred)

Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, EventBridge)
  • Deep knowledge of modern authentication/authorization 6 OAuth 2.0, JWT, PKCE, mutual TLS, API key management
  • Familiarity with OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, or SOC2 controls

Skills:

  • Hands-on CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, CodePipeline, ArgoCD, or similar). Writing associated configuration files to accommodate build/deployment requirements
  • Experience with security tooling 6 SAST/DAST scanners, dependency auditing, secrets management, WAF configuration
  • Proficiency with observability platforms (CloudWatch, X-Ray, Datadog, Grafana, or equivalent)
  • Strong scripting (Bash, Python, or Node.js) for automation, incident response tooling, and reporting
  • Experience managing DLQs, event replay, and ensuring idempotency in distributed systems

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

  • HIPAA-compliant infrastructure experience
  • AWS Security Specialty or equivalent certification
  • Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or CloudWatch Logs Insights at scale)
  • FinOps awareness 6 correlating cost with operational and security posture

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

About Quest Diagnostics

Celera is a healthcare business that uses knowledge of human variability to provide new tests and services to personalize disease management. Their Products business develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic products that are used by hospitals and other clinical laboratories to detect, characterize, monitor and select treatment for disease. They have a distribution agreement with Abbott, through which they develop and commercialize a wide range of molecular diagnostic products, with Abbott serving as the distribution partner.

Quest Diagnostics Careers

Joining Quest Diagnostics means becoming part of a team committed to everyday excellence and innovation in health. As a leading provider of diagnostic insights, Quest Diagnostics offers unparalleled job opportunities in the medical and scientific sectors, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking growth and development in their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Quest Diagnostics, you will contribute to a culture that values integrity and accountability, where your work significantly impacts patient health and community well-being. Our diverse team of professionals leverages cutting-edge technology and data to lead advancements in diagnostics and healthcare solutions.

Explore Career Opportunities

Whether you're looking for a position in the lab, a leadership role, or a support function, Quest Diagnostics provides a breadth of opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth includes robust training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that every employee can thrive professionally.

Innovate with Us

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of what we do. At Quest Diagnostics, your skills in science, technology, and beyond can help drive transformation in healthcare services. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your career path with Quest Diagnostics through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are passionate about building a rewarding career in healthcare. Our internships provide a solid foundation in industry-specific skills and networking opportunities, setting the stage for a successful career.

Benefits and Culture

Quest Diagnostics is dedicated to fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. From competitive benefits and wellness programs to diversity training and flexible work arrangements, we ensure our employees have what they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Leadership and Development

We believe in nurturing leadership skills at every level of the organization. Quest Diagnostics offers various leadership programs designed to help you grow as an influential professional. With continuous learning and development, you can expand your expertise and take on new challenges.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. At Quest Diagnostics, we look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference. Explore the many facets of our business, from scientific research to client services, and find where you can make your mark.

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Learn more about Quest Diagnostics
Size
40,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+7.5%
Revenue
$9.4 billion
NASDAQ

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