Principal, Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Chamberlain Group

$129K — $226K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, or Cloud Infrastructure Architecture.
  • Strong track record in leading large-scale projects.
  • Prior leadership or mentorship experience in technical teams.
  • Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Kubernetes Administrator, are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure.
  • Lead Infrastructure-as-Code design and implementation using Terraform and PowerShell.
  • Drive GitOps practices with Argo CD for continuous deployment of Kubernetes workloads.
  • Develop a robust observability platform with Datadog for real-time monitoring and insights.
  • Manage network security and compliance in AWS environments.
  • Define and optimize service reliability metrics aligned with business outcomes.
  • Implement automated incident response strategies to enhance operational resilience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k contribution.
  • Opportunities for professional development and workshops.
  • Participation in a short-term incentive plan.
  • Flexible working conditions including up to 5% travel.
Full Job Description
This is a role within CGI's Engineering group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Architect and build scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud infrastructure using a rich AWS service portfolio (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, CloudWatch, and more)., and (ii) Lead the design and implementation of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, and other automation frameworks, enabling rapid and repeatable environment provisioning. Requires 10+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture, or related fields, with a strong track record of leading and delivering complex, large-scale projects. Prior leadership or mentorship experience, driving team growth, technical excellence, and collaborative culture. and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator) are highly desirable. Job Responsibilities:
  • Architect and build scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud infrastructure using a rich AWS service portfolio (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, CloudWatch, and more).
  • Lead the design and implementation of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, and other automation frameworks, enabling rapid and repeatable environment provisioning.
  • Drive GitOps excellence with Argo CD, enabling continuous delivery and deployment for Kubernetes workloads with confidence and speed.
  • Build an industry-leading observability platform with Datadog, empowering teams with real-time insights through metrics, logs, traces, and synthetic monitoring.
  • Own the architecture and enforcement of network security and network management across AWS and hybrid environments - ensuring our infrastructure is both resilient and secure.
  • Define, measure, and optimize SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs that align reliability efforts directly with business impact.
  • Build and refine automated incident response, runbooks, and proactive monitoring to minimize downtime and accelerate recovery.
  • Collaborate closely with software engineering, product, and security teams to integrate reliability and security into the development lifecycle from day one.
  • Influence capacity planning, cost optimization, and cloud strategy to support aggressive growth and innovation.
  • Indirect Supervision to lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing SRE and DevOps team committed to operational excellence
  • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
  • Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator) are highly desirable.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture, or related fields, with a strong track record of leading and delivering complex, large-scale projects.
  • Prior leadership or mentorship experience, driving team growth, technical excellence, and collaborative culture.
  • Up to around 5% travel time
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proven expertise in architecting and managing cloud-native infrastructure, particularly on AWS.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Experience leading and implementing GitOps workflows with tools like Argo CD.
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
  • One or more of AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator certifications
  • Proficient in designing and maintaining observability solutions using Datadog or comparable platforms.
  • Advanced knowledge of network security, VPC design, firewall management, and secure connectivity.
  • Exceptional troubleshooting and incident management abilities, coupled with strong communication skills.
  • Passion for mentoring teams and fostering a culture of innovation, reliability, and operational excellence.
  • Experience with global and distributed cloud-based IoT platforms and devices.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Deep expertise in Terraform and other IaC frameworks with proven production experience.
  • Mastery of Kubernetes architecture, deployment, and GitOps automation using Argo CD or equivalent.
  • Strong programming and automation skills in PowerShell, Python, Go, Bash, or similar languages.
The pay range for this position is $129,700.00 - $226,900.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

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