NYS IES PRD-20261104-556 Architect Level 3 (Enterprise SRE & Cloud Architect)

Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Architect III within our team NYS Integrated Eligibility Systems located in Albany, NY. The mission of the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) is to enhance the well-being of New Yorkers by transforming health and human service delivery through coordinated business practices, modernized technology, and strategic partnerships. IES will provide eligibility, enrollment, case management, and payment functionality for Health and Human Service programs currently served by the Welfare Management System, Benefits Issuance Control System and other State systems. IES will build on the successful opening of the New York State of Health (NYSoH) by leveraging assets created for the health benefit exchange to modernize the eligibility system for health and human service programs., The Enterprise SRE and Cloud Architect (Architect III) is a principal-level technical leader responsible for defining the strategic direction, architectural standards, and operational governance for system reliability, cloud infrastructure, and continuous delivery across enterprise platforms. Operating at the intersection of software engineering, infrastructure operations, and cybersecurity, this role champions a culture of reliability and security-first automation. You will design resilient hybrid and AWS cloud environments, establish enterprise-wide DevSecOps practices using GitLab, and define the service level standards (SLOs/SLIs) that guarantee high availability, performance, and security compliance for mission-critical public sector applications.

* Enterprise Cloud & Hybrid Architecture: Design and architect highly resilient, scalable, secure, and cost-optimized infrastructure frameworks across AWS cloud and hybrid-cloud environments, ensuring alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and modern security standards. * GitLab DevSecOps Pipeline Engineering: Architect, standardize, and govern enterprise-wide GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Integrate automated security scanning (SAST/DAST), compliance checks, and vulnerability management directly into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to achieve continuous, secure delivery. * SRE Standards & Observability Governance: Define, implement, and govern Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) standards across the organization. Establish robust Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for critical business applications, and design comprehensive observability and alerting frameworks. * Automation & Self-Healing Systems: Lead the design and implementation of automated deployment, scaling, configuration management, and self-healing infrastructure systems to minimize manual operational overhead and maximize system uptime. * Incident Management & Continuous Improvement: Drive high-severity incident response, lead blameless post-mortem reviews, and conduct root-cause analyses (RCAs) to identify systemic vulnerabilities, translating operational failures into actionable engineering improvements. * Technical Leadership & Architectural Governance: Provide strategic technical leadership, architectural oversight, and governance to SRE, DevOps, and security engineering teams. Establish coding and infrastructure standards, conduct architectural reviews, and mentor senior technical staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

1. Level III- More than seven (7) years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as an Architect
2. Five (5) years of experience in a dedicated Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or DevOps leadership/architectural role.
3. Five (5) years of experience architecting and implementing GitLab DevSecOps pipelines., 1. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent cloud architect certification.
4. 5 years of experience defining and implementing Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) across enterprise organizations.
5. Cybersecurity certification, such as CRISC, CISSP or similar.

The wage range for this role reflects the wide array of factors considered in compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure certifications, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are based on the unique facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the hourly range is $115.00 - $125.00.

At Voyatek, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Please note that eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on your role and employment status.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Limited, & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contributions
• Company-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Wellhub Fitness and Wellness Platform
• Pet Insurance
• Training Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both your personal and professional aspirations.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a compliant workplace, all final candidates will undergo and must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check. The background check may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant checks. Background check results will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law. For certain positions, additional client-specific background screenings may be required at the time of hire or in the future, in accordance with client requirements.

If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!

Voyatek delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.

For example, our technology:

• Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
• Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
• Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
• Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
• Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.

We’re more than a technology company – we’re an outcomes company.

We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what’s best for our customers and the residents they serve.

We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you’ve come to the right place.