Infrastructure Architect

Alutiiq•Anchorage, AL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alutiiq, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Afognak Native Corporation, is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to plan and manage the service delivery for quality and continuous improvement of network architecture, devices, and protocols while adhering to and executing best practices to maintain optimal service levels. This position is responsible for daily operations for the network infrastructure to enable delivery and high availability of standard, enterprise-wide related clinical, business, and communication applications. The Manager supports and prioritizes to define and implement policies, procedures, and technical solutions that ensure interoperability, manage security risks, lower total cost of ownership, and provide a platform for scalable future growth. The Manager will offer business rationale and perspective on technological problems and opportunities. This position will be a technology advocate throughout the organization for the effective application of technology to meet business needs and to support business changes and growth. Technology functions include network infrastructure, architecture and protocols (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, network appliances), cloud computing, patch management, monitoring, and application delivery. This position is available at our corporate offices in Huntsville, Alabama, or Anchorage, Alaska, and may also be performed remotely.

Requirements

US Citizenship Required
Bachelor degree in information technology concentration desired or equivalent experience.
Strong experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure in a hands-on role.
Virtualization (Azure, VMware)
Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID)
Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing/switching)
Security and access control best practices
Experience leading or mentoring team members, vendors, or technical projects
Ability to prioritize work, solve complex problems, and communicate clearly
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to support users across multiple channels
Experience in network infrastructure, architecture and protocols (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, network appliances), network automation and operations, patch management, application delivery, monitoring and cloud computing.
Experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly in Microsoft Azure environments and hybrid cloud architecture.
Prior experience delivering high availability systems in a 24/7 environment across geographically dispersed business units.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate evaluation of technologies and achieve consensus on technical standards and solutions among a diverse group of information technology professionals.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service who has provided responsive and effective support, developed solid working relationships with customers, and delivered high quality, value-added services that met/exceeded customer expectations.
A technically strong individual with a broad and deep knowledge of network infrastructure, architecture and protocols (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, network appliances), network automation and operations, patch management, application delivery, monitoring and cloud computing.

Nice To Haves

Preferred five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in IT with experience supporting network infrastructure and cloud platforms.
Highly experienced information systems professional with a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments in a large, complex multi-level organization.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage the service delivery for quality and continuous improvement of network architecture, devices, and protocols.
Adhere to and execute best practices to maintain optimal service levels.
Manage daily operations for the network infrastructure to enable delivery and high availability of standard, enterprise-wide related clinical, business, and communication applications.
Define and implement policies, procedures, and technical solutions that ensure interoperability, manage security risks, lower total cost of ownership, and provide a platform for scalable future growth.
Offer business rationale and perspective on technological problems and opportunities.
Act as a technology advocate throughout the organization for the effective application of technology to meet business needs and to support business changes and growth.
Manage network infrastructure, architecture, and protocols (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, network appliances).
Manage cloud computing, patch management, monitoring, and application delivery.
Implement and manage Conditional Access, MFA, and identity security controls.
Execute and own migrations from on-prem or hybrid AD to Entra ID.
Manage service level agreements in either an insourced or outsourced professional services operation.