Director, Enterprise Platform & Cloud Architecture

EKU Careers; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Director of Enterprise Platform Services to lead the university’s information technology platforms and infrastructure. You will shape enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and modernization efforts while directing staff, vendors, and governance across campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, strong leadership for service delivery, and strategic roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in related IT fields with server OS, directory services, networking, and messaging knowledge.
• Certifications: Azure, Microsoft 365, Oracle, VMware and cloud architecture certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and platform modernization.
• Oversee Enterprise Technology Operations, reliability, and governance.
• Provide leadership in portfolio management and institutional partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure certifications

Microsoft 365 certifications

Oracle database certifications

VMware certifications

Cloud architecture certifications

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Director of Enterprise Platform Services to lead the university’s information technology platforms and infrastructure. You will shape enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and modernization efforts while directing staff, vendors, and governance across campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, strong leadership for service delivery, and strategic roadmaps.