Principal, Cloud Infrastructure Architect

The Chamberlain Group LLC; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Job summary

The Chamberlain Group LLC is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect/SRE to design and scale secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, automate provisioning with Terraform, and lead a team of SRE professionals. The role emphasizes reliability, security, and collaboration with software, product, and security teams.

Candidates should have 10+ years in SRE/Cloud infra, strong leadership or mentoring experience, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in SRE, Software Development, or Cloud Infra Architecture.
• Leadership or mentorship experience driving team growth and excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field; certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure on AWS (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53, CloudWatch).
• Lead IaC design/implementation using Terraform and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Drive GitOps with Argo CD for Kubernetes workloads and continuous delivery.
• Build observability platform with Datadog for real-time insights (metrics, logs, traces).
• Define and optimize SLIs/SLOs/SLAs; develop runbooks and proactive monitoring.
• Collaborate with software engineering, product, and security to embed reliability and security.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing SRE/DevOps team; influence capacity planning and cost optimization.

Skills

Terraform

Kubernetes

Argo CD

AWS

Python

PowerShell

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

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 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.

Pay and Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [e-mail].

About the Company

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. Chamberlain Group also includes Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of loading dock equipment for over 60 years, and Controlled Products Systems Group, a leading wholesale distributor of access control equipment in the U.S.

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