Principal, Cloud Infrastructure Architect

chamberlain; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlain Group is seeking an experienced Senior SRE to architect scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on AWS and drive IaC, GitOps, and observability across large-scale environments.

Lead the design and implementation of automated, reliable systems with strong emphasis on security, incident response, and collaboration with software, product, and security teams. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in SRE, software development, or cloud architecture.
• Leadership or mentorship experience and relevant AWS/Kubernetes certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on AWS (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, CloudWatch).
• Lead IaC design and implementation using Terraform, PowerShell, and automation frameworks.
• Drive GitOps with Argo CD for Kubernetes workloads and rapid delivery.
• Build observability platform with Datadog for real-time metrics, logs, and traces.
• Own network security and firewall management across AWS and hybrid environments.
• Define and optimize SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs tied to business impact.
• Develop automated incident response, runbooks, and proactive monitoring.
• Collaborate with software, product, and security teams to embed reliability early.
• Influence capacity planning, cost optimization, and cloud strategy for growth.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Argo CD

Datadog

Kubernetes

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Datadog

Argo CD

Job description

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

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 commu