Systems Architect - (VMware, OpenShift Virtualization, AWS EC2, AWS VPC)

Cloud and Things; Village of Menands (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things seeks a Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain resilient infrastructure spanning virtualization, storage, middleware, cloud, backup, monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code for our NYS client.

This onsite role in Menands, NY is 12 months with potential extension and a salary commensurate with experience. The candidate will manage VMware, OpenShift Virtualization, AWS EC2/VPC, and backups, ensuring high availability and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience delivering medium to large-scale technical projects with documented deliverables.
• 6+ years designing infrastructure solutions (virtualization, storage, middleware, cloud) using Infrastructure as Code.
• 6+ years managing virtualization technologies (VMware, OpenShift Virtualization, AWS EC2, AWS VPC).
• 6+ years managing backups (Veeam, Veeam Kasten, AWS Backup).
• 6+ years ensuring highly available infrastructure (load balancers, multi-region data replication).
• 6+ years performing monitoring and log activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain infrastructure solutions spanning virtualization, storage, middleware, cloud infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Manage and support virtualization platforms and cloud networking environments, including VMware, OpenShift Virtualization, AWS EC2, and AWS VPC.
• Administer enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Veeam, Veeam Kasten, and AWS Backup solutions.
• Support highly available infrastructure through load balancing, multi-region data replication, resiliency planning, monitoring, and logging.
• Collaborate on medium- to large-scale technical projects, ensuring deliverables and documentation are completed as required.

Skills

Systems Architecture

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud & Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS

Tools

VMware

OpenShift Virtualization

AWS EC2

AWS VPC

Veeam

Veeam Kasten

AWS Backup

Job description

Back Systems Architect - (VMware, OpenShift Virtualization, AWS EC2, AWS VPC) Other Skills Menands , New York W-2 hourly Sep 8, 2026

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. Salarycommensuratewith experience*

Job Title :Systems Architect - (VMware, OpenShift, AWS EC2, AWS VPC)

Location : Menands, NY (Onsite)

Duration :12 Months (with potential for extension)

Start Date : 10/15 (estimated)

W2 Hourly Rate : $50-$60/hour

Application Deadline : 9/10

Overview:

We are seeking a Systems Architect who will support our NYS client. This onsite role will design, implement, and maintain resilient infrastructure solutions across virtualization, storage, middleware, cloud, backup, monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code environments. The Systems Architect will help ensure technical deliverables, project scope, documentation, availability, and operational reliability are consistently met.

• Design and maintain infrastructure solutions spanning virtualization, storage, middleware, cloud infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Manage and support virtualization platforms and cloud networking environments, including VMware, OpenShift Virtualization, AWS EC2, and AWS VPC.
• Administer enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Veeam, Veeam Kasten, and AWS Backup solutions.
• Support highly available infrastructure through load balancing, multi-region data replication, resiliency planning, monitoring, and logging.
• Collaborate on medium- to large-scale technical projects, ensuring deliverables, project scope, implementation activities, and technical documentation are completed as required.

Duties:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent from an accredited institution; a copy of the degree must be submitted with the response.
• 6+ years of experience developing medium- to large-scale technical projects and assuring deliverables and project scope are met and well documented.
• 6+ years of experience designing infrastructure solutions including virtualization, storage, middleware, and cloud infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code.
• 6+ years of experience managing virtualization technologies including VMware, OpenShift Virtualization, AWS EC2, and AWS VPC.
• 6+ years of experience managing backups using Veeam, Veeam Kasten, and AWS Backup solutions.
• 6+ years of experience managing highly available infrastructure, including use of load balancers and multi-region data replication.
• 6+ years of experience performing monitoring and log activities.

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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