Poudre School District ยท 2 months ago
Director-Information Technology Infrastructure-Information System MS
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expPoudre School District is seeking a Director of Information Technology Infrastructure. This role is responsible for directing all aspects of the district's technology infrastructure, ensuring secure and innovative IT operations that support teaching and learning, while overseeing the design and implementation of core infrastructure systems.
Education
Responsibilities
Provide guidance, leadership, and mentoring to build technical expertise of assigned staff that supports long-term business needs. Evaluate staff performance to ensure effectiveness and professional growth
Provide strategic leadership and oversight in coordinating cross-departmental technology initiatives, including projects, training, procedures, and administrative guidelines. Direct operational planning and project management to ensure alignment with organizational goals and technology strategy
Lead the strategic design, deployment, and management of network infrastructure, telecommunications, virtualization, servers, databases, storage, and security systems, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with organizational goals
Manage the IT Infrastructure budgets, including vendor management and internal procurement processes
Define, implement, manage, and review operational metrics and monitoring/alerting for critical IT services, including overall network performance and system uptime. Prepare reports and analysis for review by the Chief Technology Officer and leadership team
Collaborate with IT and district leadership to develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program, with a focus on computing resources and data privacy
Plan, collaborate, and coordinate with internal staff members across the district as well as with external vendors, contractors, and organizations to ensure seamless integration of systems and applications in schools, instructional support groups, and operational units
Oversee, research, design, and coordinate development of strategic solutions and multi-year roadmaps to address business and educational needs. Evaluate and recommend systems and technologies. Develop processes and procedures for efficient utilization, security, compliance and operation of technology systems, disaster recovery/business continuity processes and all other IT support services provided
Support the design, implementation and maintenance of the district's communication and audiovisual infrastructure, including phone and voicemail systems, video conferencing, digital signage, building intercoms, public address systems, and other multimedia technologies
Ensure the Infrastructure Team's daily operations and strategic initiatives comply with district and department policies and administrative guidelines
Collaborate with team members to prioritize assigned projects, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality deliverables that meet requirements. Adhere to established standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Actively contribute to project teams to achieve overall objectives. Adapt to evolving district goals and shifting organizational priorities. Provide ongoing maintenance and post-implementation support to sustain the functionality and success of projects
Consistently update assigned tickets and tasks, recording progress and key details in tracking tools to uphold transparency and accountability. Proactively create and manage tasks in tracking systems as needed to maintain organization, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines. Actively address issues as they arise, working collaboratively with team members to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives effectively
Utilize strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. Analyze complex systems, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions to improve performance and efficiency
Communicate effectively by translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences, collaborating across teams, and aligning solutions with business goals
Deliver consistent, quality, user support by providing consultative customer service, resolving issues efficiently, and translating technical concepts into clear, user-friendly solutions
Pursue continuous professional development by staying updated on district technology standards, industry trends, and emerging skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, engineering or related field
More than five years of recent experience in senior level management in IT enterprise operations, customer support, project management, and team leadership, ideally within a multiplatform virtualized server environment with diverse application integrations and related infrastructure
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
Criminal background check required for hire
Valid US driver's license
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
PERA retirement
Paid time off
Short and long term disability
Access to employee walk-in clinic
As well as other optional benefit elections.
Company
Poudre School District
Poudre School District provides early childhood programs and specialized schools in elementary, middle, and high schools.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Give Next
2023-06-14Grant
Leadership Team
Jeff Connell
Chief Operating Officer
Erich WonSavage
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2024-10-19
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