K-12 IT Director: Cloud, Security & Network Lead

The Pepin Academies Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepin Academies seeks a Director of IT to lead technology operations across multiple Tampa campuses and to develop a long-range technology plan that aligns cloud services, networks, devices, and data with instructional priorities. You will provide strategic direction while also delivering hands-on technical leadership to keep systems secure, reliable, and cost-effective.

The role requires strong leadership, experience across networks, cloud services, endpoints, and data governance, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT and 5+ years of progressive IT experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and project-management skills.
• Knowledge of security practices and K–12 privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology operations across all Pepin Academies campuses and develop a long-range technology plan.
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for cloud services, networks, devices, data, and support systems.
• Oversee cloud systems management, network engineering, device procurement, and cybersecurity.
• Coordinate Tier 2/3 support, vendor management, budgeting, and project planning.
• Ensure data compliance and oversee IT governance and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Documentation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Tools

Microsoft 365 Admin

Microsoft Entra ID

Intune

Job description

Pepin Academies seeks a Director of IT to lead technology operations across multiple Tampa campuses and to develop a long-range technology plan that aligns cloud services, networks, devices, and data with instructional priorities. You will provide strategic direction while also delivering hands-on technical leadership to keep systems secure, reliable, and cost-effective.

The role requires strong leadership, experience across networks, cloud services, endpoints, and data governance, with a focus