Senior IT Director: Strategy, Security & Digital Equity

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk Public School District seeks a Senior Director of Information Technology to lead strategy, operations, cybersecurity, and resilience of the district’s enterprise technology. You will align IT investments with instructional and operational priorities and ensure secure, reliable access to technology for students, staff, families, and the community.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management, and cross‑functional leadership of a ~60-person department, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information systems, computer science, business, public administration, organizational leadership, or related field.
• At least seven years of IT experience, including five years in senior leadership over enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and staff.
• Experience in public sector or K-12 environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year IT operations strategy, standards, architecture roadmap and priorities.
• Advise executive leadership on technology strategy, risk, digital equity and resource needs.
• Direct cybersecurity program including identity management, vulnerability, incident response, and third‑party risk.
• Oversee enterprise infrastructure: networks, data centers, servers, hybrid-cloud, storage and collaboration platforms.
• Lead budgeting, vendor management, staff development, and contracts; coordinate with regional partners.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity

Budgeting

Leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Norfolk Public School District seeks a Senior Director of Information Technology to lead strategy, operations, cybersecurity, and resilience of the district’s enterprise technology. You will align IT investments with instructional and operational priorities and ensure secure, reliable access to technology for students, staff, families, and the community.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management, and cross‑functional leadership of a ~60-person department, with collaboration across