IT Architect

• Designing, implementing, and optimizing the cloud and on-premises IT infrastructure for a large university, with a primary focus on AWS technologies
• Developing strategic roadmaps
• Ensuring secure and scalable architectures
• Implementing microsegmentation strategies with Guardicore
• Collaborating with IT leadership, security teams, and application development groups to ensure the university's IT infrastructure aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Develop solutions for non‑standard problems/issues
• Make recommendations for ways to improve workflow
• Make recommendations to service owners on how to migrate services to the cloud, implement cloud tools and re-architect applications to be cloud

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and nine years of relevant experience
• Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, cloud computing, or enterprise infrastructure
• Strong expertise in AWS services, architectures, and cloud security best practices
• Experience with Guardicore or similar microsegmentation tools
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform)
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and identity managements
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or similar certification
• Experience in a higher education IT environment
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS)
• Familiarity with VMware, Active Directory, and enterprise networking
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

• Experience in a higher education IT environment
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS)
• Familiarity with VMware, Active Directory, and enterprise networking
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills

Comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off