Info Tech Architect Sr. (Cloud Engineer)

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join its Office of Information Technology (OIT). This position plays a foundational role in the design, implementation, management, and optimization of DDS's multi-cloud infrastructure, currently spanning Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. The Cloud Engineer will collaborate closely with the CIO, IT Architects, cybersecurity personnel, DevOps teams, and agency leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions that support DDS's mission to provide safe, convenient, and secure driver and identity services to Georgia's citizens. This is a technical leadership position requiring deep, hands-on cloud expertise, effective communication with executive stakeholders, alignment of cloud initiatives with agency strategy, and serving as a subject-matter expert in cloud governance and modernization efforts. The position reports directly to the Sr. Mgr., Information Technology - Infrastructure and is vital for updating DDS's technology infrastructure to better serve Georgia’s citizens.

·         Location: DDS Headquarters, 2206 East View Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013

·         Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours with occasional evening or weekend work for maintenance or project implementation.

·         Work Arrangement: On-site position with four days in the office and one remote workday each week

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments

·         Develop and manage cloud networking components, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, VPN gateways, and private endpoints

·         Implement and manage cloud storage, compute, and database services with appropriate redundancy, backup, and disaster recovery configurations

·         Conduct regular cloud architecture reviews, cost optimization analyses, and infrastructure health assessments

·         Manage and maintain cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-premises connectivity solutions, including hybrid network tunnels and direct connect configurations

·         Develop and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and/or Azure Bicep

·         Automate cloud provisioning, configuration management, and resource lifecycle operations to reduce manual effort and increase repeatability

·         Implement auto-scaling policies, resource tagging strategies, and policy-as-code controls to enforce governance standards

·         Design and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, and PowerShell for operational and maintenance tasks

·         Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or AWS C

·         Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudTrail), Azure (VMs, VNET, AD, AKS, Monitor)

Competencies Needed:

·         AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

·         Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

·         Experience in government or public sector IT environments

·         Experience with Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) standards and practices

·         Knowledge of state government procurement and compliance requirements

·         Experience with database administration in cloud environments

·         Familiarity with identity management systems and single sign-on solutions

·         Experience with serverless architectures and microservices

·         Previous experience with high-availability and disaster recovery implementations

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related specialty from an accredited college or university AND ten (10) years of job-specific experience that includes system analysis, design and development, and relationship management.

OR

·         Equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, meet all of the qualifications:

·         Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or cloud infrastructure administration  

·         Demonstrated hands-on experience with the following platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure

·         Proficiency in at least two scripting languages: Python, Bash, or PowerShell

·         Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools

·         Working knowledge of container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes

·         Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and DevOps tooling

·         Familiarity with cloud security frameworks, including NIST 800-53 or CIS Benchmarks

·         Experience with version control systems, specifically Git

Conditions of Employment:

·         Must live in or be willing to move to the metropolitan Atlanta area.

·         Must be able to work onsite at DDS headquarters in Conyers, GA.

·         Must pass a background and credit check.

·         Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Total Compensation: Combines direct compensation with the value of the State’s benefits and work-life options. Total Compensation establishes a win-win partnership that is important to the quality and success of the State programs and services. Most importantly, State employees enjoy the satisfaction that comes with being part of a team that keeps Georgia progressive, prosperous and a place we are all proud to call home.

Many of the following benefits are available to eligible full-time employees on the first day of their employment:

·         Competitive Compensation

·         Performance Recognition

·         Retirement and Pension Benefits

·         Flexible Benefits

·         Healthcare Benefits

·         Paid Holidays and Time Off

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·         Employee Discount Program

·         Opportunities for Career Development and Advancement

·         Flexible work and Telework schedules (available for select jobs)

·         Engaging and Diverse Work Environments

For more information on benefits, please visit

Benefits Overview | Team Georgia for State of Georgia Employees

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NOTE: Information in this announcement is subject to change.

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