Infrastructure Architect Palmer ,AK We are searching for an experienced Infrastructure Architect at our Palmer HQ facility. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for the overall design, build, maintenance and performance of MTA’s business IT infrastructure. They evaluate and recommend infrastructure solutions that best fit MTA’s business needs. They direct MTA’s IT managed service provider to ensure business needs are met. They are responsible for both physical and virtual infrastructure, including datacenters. They work with internal teams to coordinate activities and communicate changes. They maintain professional relationships within the organization and with external partners. SPECIFIC TASK DESCRIPTION Essential Functions Design, integrate and manage complex infrastructure solutions Establish, maintain and monitor performance of infrastructure environment Direct managed-service provider(s) to manage work, set priorities and establish work practices in IT infrastructure environment Evaluate new technologies to verify fit with MTA standards and business needs Develop and implement IT infrastructure policies and standards Understand existing infrastructure environment and make recommendations for improvement Work with Information Security Officer to develop cybersecurity procedures and policies Work with IT Manager to develoip and maintain infrastructure budget and capital plan Design, implement, and test disaster recovery environment and supporting systems Manage vendor relationships and monitor compliance with MTA’s supply chain risk management policies. Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Demonstrate strong knowledge of technology systems and designs Demonstrate strong knowledge of systems principals, architecture, design, analysis, and troubleshooting Demonstrate strong skill in server infrastructure including Windows and Linux virtualized environments Strong understanding of infrastructure software and hardware and corresponding licensing Demonstrated project management experience Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and within a group Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and needs Required Qualifications: Seven years’ experience in IT infrastructure, or related field with progressive responsibility Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, network engineering, IT Infrastructure or related field, or a combination of experience and education may be substituted Five years’ experience with virtualization platforms Three years’ experience with cloud infrastructure Relevant professional certifications, preferred *full (PDF) job description available upon request* Employment Type: Full - Time Compensation Type: Annual Salary MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals should apply online here : https://mta.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/736?c=mta Job Ref: 141841