Director of Enterprise Infrastructure

• Primarily on-site with potential for hybrid work based on College policies.
• Some evening or weekend hours may be required for infrastructure upgrades or emergencies.

• Develop and implement infrastructure strategies aligned with the College's strategic goals, providing regular updates to the CIO.
• Lead cloud-first initiatives, managing the integration of Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems to support institutional agility and resilience.
• Direct the enterprise-wide deployment, integration, and optimization of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
• In partnership with the Director of Information Security, manage identity and access management through Okta, including SSO, MFA, and automated lifecycle processes.
• Establish and maintain a long-term, proactive maintenance and upgrade planning schedule to ensure system reliability, security, and minimal service disruptions.
• Champion innovative, scalable, and sustainable infrastructure designs that support the College's academic, administrative, and research missions.

• Lead complex infrastructure, cloud migration, and collaboration platform integration projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Apply structured project management methodologies to plan, execute, and report on major initiatives.
• Develop project plans, track progress against milestones, manage risk, and drive resolution of issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation, clear workflows, and operational playbooks to support infrastructure services.

• Oversee enterprise systems including virtualization (VMware), server management (Windows/Linux), enterprise storage, and disaster recovery platforms.
• Lead the administration of network infrastructure, including wired/wireless networks, VPNs, firewalls, and cloud networking.
• Ensure seamless integration between Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Azure AD, Okta, and related enterprise platforms.
• Provide resilient, high-performance hosting environments for mission-critical applications, including ERP and academic computing systems.

• Collaborate with the Director of Information Security to enforce security standards and regulatory compliance (GLBA, FERPA, NIST).
• Implement best practices in cloud security, identity management, and data protection across all infrastructure services.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and continuous improvements for institutional resiliency.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team including network engineers, system administrators, and cloud architects.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture that emphasizes accountability, service excellence, and professional growth.
• Support team development through training, certifications, and leadership opportunities.

• Oversee more than $2 million in annual operations and capital infrastructure budgets.
• Develop, manage, and optimize budgets for infrastructure operations, capital projects, and cloud services with a focus on financial discipline, cost reduction, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and service-level management to maximize value, lower total cost of ownership, and ensure delivery of reliable, high-performing solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and capacity, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen system resilience, minimize downtime, and streamline operations.
• Drive continuous service improvement and operational efficiency through data-informed decision-making, strategic sourcing, and comprehensive lifecycle planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise IT infrastructure roles.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace administration and cloud services integration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS architecture, management, and governance.
• Strong background in identity management (Okta, Azure AD), enterprise networking, and systems administration.
• Demonstrated success leading complex infrastructure or cloud migration projects with formal project management methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry best practices (GLBA, FERPA, NIST CSF).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills.
• CISSP certification

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Deep technical expertise across infrastructure, cloud, and security domains
• Project management and organizational excellence
• Leadership and talent development
• Financial and vendor management skills

• Preferred certifications: CCSP, CISM, and SSCP Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Okta Certified Professional, PMP, ITIL Foundation, Google Workspace Administrator.

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