Syracuse University · 3 months ago
IT Director - Networking
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSyracuse University is a private, international research university with a rich history and diverse academic offerings. The IT Director, Networking Services will lead the strategic planning and implementation of robust network infrastructure and services to support the university's missions, while also collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a long-term vision and strategic roadmap for Networking Services that aligns with the University’s mission and ITS strategic objectives
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, evolving standards, industry trends, and best practices to guide investment and innovation in network infrastructure and capabilities
Advise senior leadership on network planning, policy development, risk mitigation, and service delivery
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide networking systems, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, internet connectivity, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN
Ensure enterprise-grade high availability, scalability, security, and performance across all networking services
Establish, maintain, and enforce operational standards, SLAs, and performance metrics
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for network usage, security, and performance
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, university policies, and industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, NIST) supporting audits, reporting, and regulatory obligations
Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing for network infrastructure
Plan, manage, and forecast the Networking Services budget, aligning fiscal stewardship with strategic priorities and operational needs
Lead procurement strategies and lifecycle management for network hardware, software, and services
Ensure cost-effective support and maintenance strategies, including vendor and contract management
Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of leaders, network engineers, analysts, and technicians
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and customer service excellence
Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top talent in network services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required with at least ten or more years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in providing leadership and supervision in higher education technology services
Proven experience in a leadership role(s) within Networking or related IT management positions
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex networking challenges
Company
Syracuse University
Syracuse University offers diverse academic programs and student support services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$77.65MKey Investors
Micron TechnologyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-12-12Grant· $3M
2024-09-17Grant· $1.9M
2022-09-20Grant· $60M
Leadership Team
Sophie Clinton
Co-Founder, Co-Director of the Food Service Accountability Committee
Dara Royer
Chief Marketing Officer / SVP Marketing & Communications Division
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