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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal, Cloud Infrastructure Architect - **Company:** Chamberlain Group - **Location:** Oak Brook, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,700.0 - $226,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Administration, Octopus Deploy, Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Runbook, Software Engineering, Datadog, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Route53, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Golang - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://chamberlain.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Chamberlain_Group/job/Oak-Brook-IL/Principal--Cloud-Infrastructure-Architect_JR31406 ## About the Role 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., * 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., * 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Building a Cloud Platform Where Everything is Just Another Kubernetes Resource](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100137-building-a-cloud-platform-where-everything-is-just-another-kubernetes-resource) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)