IT Architect

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $115K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ April 6th, 2026

Docker Kubernetes Python

Edtech.com's Summary

K-State is hiring an IT Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud and on-premises IT infrastructure with a primary focus on AWS technologies. The role requires developing strategic roadmaps, ensuring secure and scalable architectures, and collaborating with IT leadership and security teams to align infrastructure with organizational goals.

Highlights

Design and implement cloud-native and on-premises IT infrastructure solutions, focusing on AWS.
Develop strategic roadmaps and make recommendations for cloud migration, workflow improvements, and application re-architecting.
Lead collaboration with networking, security leads, and vendor consultants for application architecture in the cloud.
Expertise in AWS services, cloud security best practices, and microsegmentation with Guardicore.
Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Terraform.
Experience with hybrid cloud environments, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS), and VMware.
Strong knowledge of networking, security, identity management, and enterprise infrastructure.
Minimum of nine years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; preferred bachelor's degree in related field and 7+ years in IT architecture or cloud computing.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or similar certification preferred.
Compensation range: $79,926-$115,000 annually.