Houston City College · 11 hours ago
Executive Director, Network Infrastructure and Systems Support Services
Houston Community College (HCC) is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission community colleges, and they are seeking an Executive Director for Network Infrastructure & Systems Support Services. The role involves strategic development and oversight of network, telecom, enterprise systems, and security infrastructure, ensuring alignment with HCC's mission and goals.
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Responsibilities
Research, evaluate and provide recommendations on the acquisition, deployment, configuration, replacement, upgrade and protocol of security products, processes and services using industry-standard service delivery metrics and other assessment and reporting tools; consult with management to determine requirements and priorities
Collaborate with Cyber Security Directors to ensure proper development, testing, and updates to the IT disaster recovery and business continuity plan and procedures
Assist with the evaluation, analysis, and assessment of the effectiveness of current security, processes, and services
Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure alignment of client application, security, and on-site network infrastructure support services
Lead the review, assessment, and establishment of cost-effective infrastructure security protocols, controls, and procedures to protect HCC’s information systems and assets from intentional and unintentional modification, disclosure, or destruction
Act as the primary point of contact with the Network Infrastructure team on matters related to network security
Maintain good working relationships with vendors, key stakeholders, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and other government agencies
Communicate with management on any legal and regulatory changes affecting information security, privacy, and computer crime
Collaborate with department heads on project proposals to ensure cooperation and to define the scope, schedule, and deliverables of the projects
Collaborate with users, committees, and other service providers to coordinate security products, processes, and service initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Services, Business Administration, Higher Education Leadership or related field required
7 years of progressively responsible experience in network infrastructure and security required
Experience administering and managing a large network infrastructure and operations, telecom, security systems monitoring, and analysis required
Valid Texas Driver License
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Information Management Systems
Budget Management
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Thinking like an Entrepreneur
Driving for Results
Leveraging Opportunities
Setting a Strategic Vision
Attracting & Developing Talent
Inspiring & Motivating Others
Acting Strategically
Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals
Managing Resources
Company
Houston City College
Houston City College is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the country with more than 70,000 students each semester, including more international students (nearly 8%) than any community college in the country.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
Federal Aviation AdministrationTexas Workforce CommisionUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-03-05Grant· $0.4M
2022-07-07Grant· $0.1M
2021-04-06Grant· $0.75M
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