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Kansas State University

IT Architect

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $115K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ January 30th, 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 primarily focused on AWS technologies. The role involves developing strategic roadmaps, ensuring secure and scalable architectures, and collaborating with IT leadership and security teams to align IT infrastructure with organizational goals.

Highlights
  • Develop solutions for non-standard IT problems and improve workflow.
  • Advise on cloud migration, AWS tagging and naming, DNS architecture, identity management, SMTP, and mass mail infrastructure.
  • Design and implement microsegmentation strategies using Guardicore.
  • Collaborate with networking and security leads, vendor consultants, and application development groups.
  • Proficiency in AWS services, hybrid cloud environments, and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Terraform.
  • Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 7+ years in IT architecture or cloud computing.
  • Certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional are preferred.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS) and technologies including VMware and Active Directory.
  • Annual salary range is $79,926 to $115,000.