Infrastructure Architect

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 priorities 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Payrate: $118,729 to $148,412 Annually

• US Citizenship Required
• Bachelor degree in information technology concentration desired or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Implement and manage Conditional Access, MFA, and identity security controls
• Execute and own migrations from on-prem or hybrid AD to Entra ID
• 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.
• Experience managing service level agreements in either an insourced or outsourced professional services operation.