EGB93357 (05/25) - Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)

State of Colorado; Colorado; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government IT organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of Coloradans through innovative digital services. As a Cloud Architect, you will design and implement robust infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring a secure and efficient environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead automation and architecture initiatives while collaborating with a diverse team. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to improve public services and thrive in an inclusive, collaborative culture, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Remote work within Colorado

Inclusive workplace accommodations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with GCP core services and infrastructure development.
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code, preferably with Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement foundational infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform.
• Lead architecture, automation, and implementation of GCP environments.
• Monitor system availability and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.

Skills

GCP core services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Automation and scripting

Highly available systems design

Job description

Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers, and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: to improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, creating first-of-their-kind applications, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture. Join us in providing equitable access to services.

Watch this video to learn how OIT is thinking differently!

Important Note

Please review your application for completeness. OIT’s hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Do not include attachments like resumes or cover letters, as they are not used in the review process.

Position Overview

Do you want to make Colorado even better? OIT provides secure digital services that prioritize Coloradans. The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing and implementing the foundational infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring a reliable, secure, high-performing, and cost-effective environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in GCP core services, translating architectural designs into deployments, and establishing standards and automation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain expertise in GCP infrastructure services, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and IaC capabilities.
2. Configure and deploy core GCP infrastructure components.
3. Lead architecture, automation, and implementation of GCP environments.
4. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform.
5. Create and maintain SOPs for cloud resource consumption.
6. Design environment topology and data flows through diagrams.
7. Monitor system availability and diagnose issues across multi-vendor stacks.
8. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues hands-on.
9. Serve as Tier-3 escalation point, collaborating with engineers and vendors.

Additional Notes

This position supports the Department of Corrections and/or the Department of Public Safety, requiring additional background checks, a physical exam, and possible ongoing drug screening. Candidates must pass these before employment begins.

Compensation

The salary range is posted and based on a salary analysis considering experience, education, and certifications, in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five years of infrastructure development experience with GCP core services.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.
• Experience designing highly available, scalable systems.
• Experience with automation and scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant cloud certifications.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Terraform.

Employment Conditions

Includes background checks, drug tests for certain agencies, and potential travel. Remote work is permitted within Colorado. Out-of-state candidates must relocate to Colorado.

Additional Information

We value work-life balance and offer comprehensive benefits. For details on the application process, view our videos here.

The State of Colorado is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact our ADA Coordinator at [e-mail] or [phone] for assistance.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and does not offer visa sponsorship.