Location: Richland, Washington
Title: System Architect
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company's focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services. _
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POSITION PURPOSE:

In support of the Northwind IT Infrastructure organization, this role involves a highly skilled IT professional with a combined expertise in managing traditional on-premise domain infrastructures and developing cutting-edge cloud solutions. As the IT Domain Administrator & Cloud Administrator Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration between our Active Directory environments and modern cloud platforms, driving efficiency, scalability, and security in our IT operations.

This dual role requires someone with deep technical knowledge, a strategic mindset, and excellent problem-solving abilities. You will lead efforts to modernize our IT ecosystem while maintaining the integrity of critical systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: **
Domain Administrator Duties:**

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Windows Active Directory domains.
• Manage user accounts, group policies, permissions, and security settings to ensure a secure and efficient IT environment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot domain-related issues, including server performance, network access, and directory replication.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain documentation for domain architecture and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality and performance of Active Directory Domain and Cloud solutions.
• Contribute to the formation and evolution of the HMIS Enterprise Architecture organization.
• Establish systems, structures, and communication methods that promote accountability for the organizations strategic priorities and major initiatives, fostering alignment and transparency across teams
• Demonstrated capacity for leading technical process improvement and organizational development initiatives, spanning multiple departments or functions, from conception to completion.

Cloud Administrator Solutions Architect Duties:

• Design, build, and manage cloud-based solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS) to align with business needs.
• Ensure cloud environments are secure, cost-effective, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose scalable cloud architectures.
• Develop automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and managing cloud resources.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends, implementing innovative solutions when appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: **
Education and Experience:**

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years operational experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive experience in domain/cloud architecture design and implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts effectively.

Special Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must be able to obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge and or security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hanford IT Experience

** PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

** WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**
The work is conducted indoors. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may increase with work activity.

********North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.