Director of IT Infrastructure

Ciptc Mtu7; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley University seeks a Director of IT Infrastructure to lead networking, telecommunications, and server systems, aligning infrastructure with university goals. You will guide administrators, develop roadmaps, and manage budgets, driving strategic initiatives with the CIO and campus stakeholders.

The role demands collaboration, strong leadership, and a focus on security and regulatory compliance, with on-site responsibilities at Bradley University in Peoria, IL.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an IT infrastructure role with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Understands system administration and networking environments.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership abilities.
• Experience managing operations with strong customer service.
• Knowledge of information technology trends and practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision and strategy for networking, telecommunications, and system administration teams to meet university needs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Network/Communications and System Administration staff.
• Develop and manage complete project schedules with timelines and milestones.
• Represent IT on governance committees and assist in IT Strategic Roadmap development.
• Collaborate with CISO to ensure security compliance across infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS

Job description

Director of IT Infrastructure

Full Time-Salary Information Technology, Peoria, IL, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 2041

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

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 university's 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 institution's 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.
• Bachelor's 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.

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 5,000 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: www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits .

Bradley University is an Affir... The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.