Library IT Leader: Strategy, Security & Team Oversight

City of Urbana, Illinois; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urbana Free Library seeks a forward-thinking IT Manager to lead the Library's information technology infrastructure and staff. You will oversee Windows server and network administration, Hyper-V, and cloud services, while shaping IT strategy and budgeting.

The role reports to the Associate Director and emphasizes a collaborative, resilient work culture. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field (or equivalent) and 3+ years in enterprise IT; five years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Three years progressively responsible work experience administering computers and computer networks in an enterprise Windows environment; five years preferred.
• Experience managing MS Office 365 and Azure AD environments.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and management of all IT systems, applications, and services within the Library.
• Provide vision and leadership for IT strategies and initiatives.
• Supervise the Library's IT staff and projects.
• Ensure cybersecurity, endpoint management, and vulnerability remediation across the infrastructure.

Skills

Windows administration

Hyper-V

Network administration

Microsoft Entra / Azure AD

Office 365 administration

Budget management

Cybersecurity best practices

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Hyper-V

MS Office 365

Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)

Job description

The Urbana Free Library seeks a forward-thinking IT Manager to lead the Library's information technology infrastructure and staff. You will oversee Windows server and network administration, Hyper-V, and cloud services, while shaping IT strategy and budgeting.

The role reports to the Associate Director and emphasizes a collaborative, resilient work culture. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field (or equivalent) and 3+ years in enterprise IT; five years