Director of IT Infrastructure
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Peoria, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Position: Director of IT Infrastructure
Department: Information Technology
Report to: Chief Information Officer
Appointment: Full-time 40 hours per week (12-month on campus position)
Status: Exempt
Primary Purpose and Function:
The Director of IT Infrastructure is responsible for establishing the vision and strategy for the overall operation and support of the network telecommunications and server systems teams for Bradley University. The Director will oversee the administrators of the Network/Communications and Systems Administration areas and make technology decisions in the planning development research and management of infrastructure resources throughout the university. The Director will work with customers IT team members and the Chief Information Officer to create strategic and project plans establish budgets identify funding sources and oversee the implementation of infrastructure-related projects that meet the needs of the university. They will work to fulfill the goal of advancing IT beyond a technology service provider to that of a partner and trusted advisor to the institution.
Key Functions: Strategic Planning Management Liaison Compliance and Standards Development Procurement
Job duties performed for the above function:
- Establish the vision and strategy for the networking telecommunications and system administration teams to ensure technology infrastructure resources meet the short and long-term needs of the university
- Provides leadership direction technical assistance and expertise to staff in the management of network telecommunications and server systems technologies. Provides leadership and mentorship to the System Administration and the Networking teams.
- Develops and implements complete project schedules to ensure required dates are met. Must be able to generate and manage detailed projects plans and establish timelines to ensure milestones are achieved using industry standard tools. Ensure that progress is reported and made with both projects and other department/university initiatives pertaining to the enterprise infrastructure and the strategic goals of the university.
- Represents IT on various governance committees. Supports the CIO in communication consultation and collaboration with academic departments administration students information technology personnel and advisory groups. Assists the CIO in the development and revision of the IT Strategic Roadmap.
- Works collaboratively with the universitys Chief Information Security Officer to ensure all technological infrastructure resources and practices adhere to information security and regulatory standards. Assists with university-wide information security initiatives.
- Collaborate and negotiate with vendors to improve the institutions products and services and obtain aggressive pricing.
- Assists in the strategic planning for the future of information technology across the university and revising the technology refresh plan annually.
- Prepares department budgets and monitors expenses. Provides input and assists in preparing the annual information technology budget for the university.
- Maintains accurate inventory of all datacenters network and telecommunications equipment owned by the university.
- Anticipates developments in the field to support continuous improvement.
- Fosters an environment for collaborative teamwork. Manages team interactions to obtain optimal team and department performance.
- Performs other duties as required in support of the IT Department or assigned by the CIO/CISO.
Professional Qualifications:Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough understanding of the system administration and networking environment. Possesses proven organizational planning project management and leadership skills. Holds general knowledge of information technology trends and practices.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in an IT infrastructure role with increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Bachelors degree in computer science management information systems or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the system administration and networking environment.
- Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Possess proven organizational planning project management and leadership skills.
- Effective in managing operations with excellent customer service.
- Hold general knowledge of information technology trends and practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in higher education.
The above description is intended to be suggestive of the scope of the position rather than an exhaustive list.
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates MUST submit the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position
- Current resume
- Complete contact information for three professional references.
Please upload all documents at the time of initial application.
This is an on-site position. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Bradley University is a top-ranked private university in Peoria Illinois offering nearly 5000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities choices and resources to build their futures. Innovation action and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability coverages FSA HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. More information regarding our benefits is available here: University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
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