Assistant Director – Server/Storage Design and Development

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Assistant Director for Server and Storage Design and Development at the Broadmoor Campus. This full-time role involves managing IT infrastructure services to support health system objectives. Responsibilities include strategizing server and storage technology, managing budgets, and leading technical teams to optimize workflows.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, possess extensive networking experience, and demonstrate strong management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years networking experience in a large organization.
• 5+ years management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Server and Storage technology strategy.
• Lead technical staff for day-to-day operations.
• Develop mentorship opportunities for staff.
• Plan and manage the budget for Server and Storage technologies.
• Forecast budgets and create a three-year rolling technology plan.

Skills

Networking

Management

Cyber security

Infrastructure planning

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Director – Server/Storage Design and Development – Broadmoor Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

Supports the Director in managing the information technology infrastructure services to support the goals and objectives of the Health System. Responsibilities are executed with minimal direction, where goals and objectives are established and accomplished within the defined parameters. A strong manager who is adaptable and has strong cooperative management style. A creative thinker with high energy and enthusiasm, and a team player that promotes positive collaboration amongst all layers of HITS. This individual directly manages the Server and Storage team managers, providing guidance, instilling accountability, driving tasks to completion, steering strategy and developing services. Engages directly with peers to support HITS initiatives and foster growth by maintaining good relationships and a culture of trust. This individual communicates effectively with all layers of UKHS leadership.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Responsibility for the Server and Storage technology strategy.
• Develop mentorship opportunities for staff.
• Lead the technical staff responsible for the day-to-day operations required to install and maintain server and storage infrastructure.
• Work with technical team on implementation of health system cyber security policies and procedures.
• Partner with all areas of HITS to understand opportunities with technology and applications to streamline workflows.
• Visionary forecasting of future needs with Server and Storage technology.
• Responsible for all IT project portfolio related to Server and Storage technology.
• Work closely with HITS leadership to develop and maintain service level agreements with HITS.
• Effectively plan and manage the budget for Server and Storage technologies.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for team member.
• Forecast budgets and create a three-year rolling technology plan.
• Proactively plan for renewal of all Server and Storage maintenance agreements, and if necessary, recommend options.
• Serves as an escalation point for all Server and Storage IT problems, utilizing established incident and problem management processes.
• Oversee installation standards of hardware replacement and expansion to align with health system technology standards.
• Responsible for the overall planning, functionality, efficiency and reliability of the health systems Server and Storage infrastructure.
• Participation in HITS leadership groups and Health System leadership activities.
• Determine top metrics to better assess the general health of infrastructure.
• Ensure all Server and Storage incidents are resolved within SLA guidelines.
• Develop networking policies and procedures.
• Engineer solutions to existing problems and proactively design infrastructure in anticipation of future needs.
• Stay informed about trends and issues in Server and Storage security, including current and emerging technologies.
• Recommend changes Server and Storage architecture based on new or anticipated requirements, better practices, or other relevant reasons.
• Insistence on quality and neatness of installation, including appropriate labeling and documentation.
• Continually seeks ways to maximize uptime by improving the Server and Storage infrastructure.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
• High School Graduate
• 10 or more years networking experience in a large organization.
• 5 or more years management or supervisory experience.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-52706

Important Information for You to Know as You Apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.