Director, Enterprise Platform Services

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 199,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Director, Enterprise Platform Services to lead the university's enterprise technology platforms and infrastructure services from the Richmond Campus. The role drives architecture, cloud strategy, modernization, and governance while overseeing staff, vendor management, and partnership with institutional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in IT/CS/IS/Engineering with 3+ years of related experience and relevant cloud/IT certifications, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Three years of related work experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with server operating systems, directory services, networking administration, and messaging systems.
• Microsoft Azure certifications, Microsoft 365 certifications, Oracle database certifications, VMware certifications, Cloud architecture certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and platform modernization.
• Enterprise Technology Operations, Reliability & Governance.
• Leadership, Portfolio Management & Institutional Partnership.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud strategy

Platform modernization

Governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / IS / Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Azure certifications

Microsoft 365 certifications

Oracle database certifications

VMware certifications

Cloud architecture certifications

Job description

Title:

Director, Enterprise Platform Services

Position Type:

Fulltime Staff

Search Type:

External - minimum 7 days

Department:

52R000 - Information Technology

Division:

1R0105 - Information Technology

Position Location:

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification:

Non-Driver

FLSA:

Exempt

Schedule Type:

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Additional Schedule Details:

Hybrid

Posted Salary Grade:

Exempt - G28

Retirement:

KTRS

Contact Person:

Byron Sims

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the university's enterprise technology platforms and infrastructure services. Responsibilities include enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, platform modernization, technology roadmaps, service delivery, staff supervision, vendor management, enterprise monitoring, change management, governance, project leadership, enterprise integrations, and collaboration with institutional stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.

Experience: Three years of related work experience required. Demonstrated experience in working knowledge of server operating systems and administration, directory services, networking administration, and messaging systems.

Licensure & Certifications: Microsoft Azure certifications
Microsoft 365 certifications
Oracle database certifications
VMware certifications
Cloud architecture certifications

Job Duties

• 35% - Design and implement Enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and platform modernization. - ()
• 35% - Enterprise Technology Operations, Reliability & Governance - ()
• 30% - Leadership, Portfolio Management & Institutional Partnership - ()

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.