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San Diego, California, United States
Onsite
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
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Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Modernization
Lead enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives, including infrastructure consolidation, virtualization, hybrid cloud modernization, and migration strategies across Azure, AWS, and on-prem environments
Architect scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions aligned with business, security, and compliance requirements
Design and implement hybrid connectivity architectures leveraging Azure ExpressRoute, VPN, SD-WAN, private endpoints, and secure access technologies
Develop disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability strategies across cloud and datacenter platforms
Platform Engineering & Automation
Champion automation-first engineering practices using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies including Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and CloudFormation
Design and implement API-driven, self-service infrastructure provisioning platforms integrated with ServiceNow, identity platforms, and CI/CD pipelines
Standardize and automate infrastructure deployment, configuration management, patching, monitoring, and lifecycle operations
Lead adoption of modern platform engineering practices supporting scalable and repeatable infrastructure delivery
Cloud Operations, Optimization & FinOps
Lead cloud governance, cost optimization, and FinOps initiatives across Azure and AWS environments, including consumption analysis, reserved instance strategies, rightsizing, and budgeting controls
Establish operational standards for monitoring, observability, performance tuning, and incident response across hybrid infrastructure
Optimize storage and compute utilization through lifecycle management, automated tiering, and workload balancing strategies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, scalability, operational efficiency, and service performance
Compute, Storage & Virtualization
Design scalable enterprise storage solutions across Azure, AWS (S3, FSx), and NetApp environments, including backup, replication, and lifecycle governance
Enable secure, scalable compute platforms supporting containerized workloads, Kubernetes orchestration, analytics platforms, and modern application hosting requirements
Security & Identity Integration
Implement identity-driven access models using Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, RBAC, and policy-based provisioning frameworks
Integrate security best practices into all cloud and infrastructure architectures, including zero-trust principles, segmentation, encryption, and secure access controls
Ensure compliance with enterprise security, audit, and regulatory standards across cloud and on-prem environments
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement governance policies, risk mitigation controls, and infrastructure hardening standards
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to cloud and infrastructure engineering teams
Partner with application, security, networking, and enterprise architecture teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions aligned with organizational goals
Serve as a subject matter expert for cloud architecture, hybrid infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and Microsoft Azure innovations to recommend and drive modernization and continuous improvement
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and 10+ years of equivalent experience, training, or certifications OR
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 6+ years of hybrid technology infrastructure engineering experience with 4+ years focused on Azure services OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 4+ years of experience as listed above OR
Certifications such as Azure Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent
Extensive experience managing enterprise hybrid infrastructure environments across on-premises, Azure, and multi-cloud platforms, including support for scientific and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Entra ID, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Storage, SQL, networking, governance, and security services
Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and CloudFormation
Advanced knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture, infrastructure integration, and enterprise platform modernization strategies
Proven experience designing, deploying, and optimizing scalable HPC and analytics platforms in cloud and hybrid environments
Hands-on experience with enterprise storage architectures across Azure and on-premises platforms, including performance optimization, lifecycle management, and data protection strategies
Familiarity with scientific computing applications, research platforms, and data-intensive workloads in regulated environments
Experience implementing cloud security best practices, identity and access management, governance controls, and compliance standards across hybrid environments
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with experience mentoring engineers and partnering with technical and business stakeholders
Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work
Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas
Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
Ability to work as part of a team; may train lower levels
Excellent computer skills
Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department
Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Strong project management skills
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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $132,700.00-$182,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.