Assistant Vice President for IT Infrastructure

What Were Looking For

Baylor University seeks a strategic collaborative and technically adept leader to serve as its next Assistant Vice President for IT Infrastructure. This role is critical to the Universitys digital transformation and operational excellence overseeing core infrastructure services that support Baylors academic research and administrative missions.

• The AVP will lead teams responsible for:
• Data Center and cloud hosted infrastructure operations
• Enterprise Servers and Storage
• Networking and Telephony
• Email and Collaboration Platforms
• Physical Security Systems (Access Control and Surveillance)
• Broadband Video and Cellular-DAS Networks

This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can align infrastructure strategy with institutional goals foster innovation and ensure high availability scalability and security of Baylors IT systems.

Required Qualifications

• Master Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in IT infrastructure leadership.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale infrastructure in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles data governance and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written presentation and interpersonal communication and leadership skills with technical team members executive colleagues and institutional leaders.
• Experience with strategic planning and execution in alignment with Baylors priorities.
• Commitment to Baylors Christian mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutions.
• Certifications such as ITIL PMP CISSP or equivalent.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide executive leadership for infrastructure services ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment.
• Develop and implement long-term infrastructure strategies that support Baylors growth and mission.
• Oversee budgeting vendor management and lifecycle planning for infrastructure technologies.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to ensure infrastructure supports academic and administrative needs.
• Lead efforts in cloud migration virtualization and modernization of legacy infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and institutional regulations and standards.
• Represent Baylor in external partnerships and professional organizations (e.g. Internet2 LEARN EDUCAUSE).

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

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