Director, Enterprise Platform & Cloud Architecture

EKU Careers; Richmond (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

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)

Hours Per Week:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Special Instructions:

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.