Architectural Associate Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $44.10 - $65.18 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00604
Department: Information Technology
Division: Infrastructure
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, 4th Floor
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Works under the direction of the Infrastructure Manager to support Municipal infrastructure services, compute, storage, network and enterprise applications. Adheres to Information Technology Department policies and procedures to support and provision services in a secure and standard manner. Provides technical consultation and support to users and other IT staff. Leads technical projects and resources to achieve high-complexity solutions. Diagnoses, isolates and debugs software problems and performs problem resolution. Monitors systems capacity and performance and provides complex technical support. Reviews, advises and designs standard software and hardware builds, system options, risks, costs vs. benefits and impact on the enterprise business process and goals. Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards. Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies to better serve the enterprise's architecture needs. Perform other required duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and nine (9) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or similar discipline, and seven (7) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or similar discipline, and five (5) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Master's degree in a related field may substitute for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess and/or obtain:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 30 days of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL databases, AzureAD, Microsoft O365, Network Appliance (NetApp), VMware vSphere & Horizon, F5 BigIP, Gigamon, VastData, and AD Manager Plus.

Preference:

• Microsoft Certification in MCP, MCSA, or MCSE. NetApp Certified Storage Associate or higher. VMware VCA-DCV or higher.

Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearance and access within thirty (30) days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and accesses within thirty (30) days of hire, he/she will be terminated.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work legally in the United States? (*IMPORTANT: The Municipality of Anchorage is unable to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.)

• Yes
• No

03
What is your highest level of completed education as it relates to this position?

• None / Less than high school
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or similar discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or similar discipline
• Master's degree in a related field

04
If you selected "Master's degree in a related field", please specify your field of study.
05
How many years of experience do you in a field related to this position?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

06
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response. Give specific examples. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
07
Do you have any experience Microsoft SQL databases, AzureAD, Microsoft O365, Network Appliance (NetApp), VMware vSphere & Horizon, F5 BigIP, Gigamon, VastData, and AD Manager Plus? If yes, please give specific examples.
08
Do you have any experience with Microsoft Certification in MCP, MCSA, or MCSE. NetApp Certified Storage Associate or higher. VMware VCA-DCV or higher? If yes, please give specific examples
09
Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by time of hire?

• Yes
• No

10
This position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance within 30 days of hireDo you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you understand that this is an in person, on site position located in Anchorage, Alaska and relocation if needed will be at your own expense?

• Yes
• No

Required Question