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

Cloud and ThingsAlbany, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a chance to design and implement critical infrastructure solutions, directly impacting the public sector's IT transformation. If you thrive on complex technical challenges and possess expertise in VMware, OpenShift, and AWS, you'll find a rewarding environment here. Apply to contribute to significant projects and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
$50 - $60/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Albany, NY, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
AWSLoad BalancingGDPRRESTRecruitingVMware

Job Description

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. Salary commensurate with 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.

Duties:
  • 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.

Mandatory Qualifications:
  • 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. 

AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice
Cloud and Things – Talent Management

Notice to Candidates
Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness.  All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.

How AI Is Used
Our AI tools assist by:
  • Analyzing resumes against job requirements
  • Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation
  • Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications
  • Important: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.
     
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Cloud and Things Data Handling:
  • Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes
  • Cloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities
  • You may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name  and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to:
  • All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy

AI Tool Data Processing:
  • AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted
  • All data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • AI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA
  • Personal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing

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