Enterprise SRE and Cloud Architect

Cloud and Things; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things in Albany, NY is seeking an Enterprise SRE and Cloud Architect to define cloud architecture, reliability standards, and governance for the Integrated Eligibility System. This senior leader will design secure, scalable AWS and hybrid-cloud infrastructure and establish DevSecOps practices.

You will drive SRE standards, SLIs/SLOs, observability, and incident response, mentoring teams and shaping engineering governance across critical government projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience on complex projects, including 2+ years in an Architect leadership role.
• 5+ years in an SRE/DevOps leadership or architectural role.
• 5+ years architecting and implementing GitLab DevSecOps pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern secure, scalable AWS and hybrid-cloud architectures aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Architect and standardize GitLab CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines with SAST/DAST and compliance checks.
• Establish SRE standards, SLIs/SLOs, and observability/alerting frameworks.
• Lead automated deployment, scaling, and self-healing infrastructure initiatives.
• Direct incident response and post-mortems; translate findings into improvements.
• Provide governance, mentor SRE/DevOps/security teams, and set engineering standards.

Skills

Leadership

SRE

DevOps

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Cloud Architecture

SLOs/SLIs

Cybersecurity awareness

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: Enterprise SRE/Cloud Architect

Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 27 Months (with potential for extension)

W2 Hourly Rate: $125–$150/hour

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

Overview

We are seeking an Enterprise SRE and Cloud Architect who will support our NYS client. This senior technical leader will define cloud architecture, reliability standards, and operational governance for the Integrated Eligibility System (IES). The role will establish secure GitLab DevSecOps practices, scalable AWS and hybrid-cloud infrastructure, and enterprise observability to support mission-critical services.

Duties

• Design and govern secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized AWS and hybrid-cloud architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Architect and standardize GitLab CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines, integrating SAST/DAST, vulnerability management, and automated compliance checks.
• Establish SRE standards, enterprise Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and observability and alerting frameworks.
• Lead automated deployment, scaling, configuration management, and self-healing infrastructure initiatives to improve system uptime.
• Direct critical incident response, blameless post-mortems, and root-cause analyses, translating findings into improvements.
• Provide architectural governance and technical leadership, establish engineering standards, conduct reviews, and mentor SRE, DevOps, and security teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working on complex projects, including 2+ years in a leadership role as an Architect (Level III).
• 5+ years of experience in a dedicated Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or DevOps leadership/architectural role.
• 5+ years of experience architecting and implementing GitLab DevSecOps pipelines.

Desirable Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification or equivalent cloud architect certification.
• 5+ years of experience defining and implementing Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) across enterprise organizations.
• Cybersecurity certification such as CRISC, CISSP, or similar.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
• Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
• Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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