Director, Infrastructure and Network Management

Provides vision and leadership as well as the management and supervision of the District’s IT infrastructure, including data center (computer and storage), systems administration, email and messaging, voice/data network and the host/server infrastructure environment in addition to other duties as assigned;
Manages critical technical services within a very progressive District and works with numerous other technology and District staff;
Responsible for the supervision of District IT employee(s);
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws;
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees

Oversees the leadership, vision, long range goals and objectives of the IT infrastructure, including data center, systems administration, email, voice/data network, and host/server environment

Directs and manages the daily operations of the Infrastructure Services Division of the IT Department in accordance with the organization’s values and objectives

Leads the daily operations of all server systems, data networks and voice (telecommunication) systems (land and cellular), including advanced tuning and performance of systems and network; capacity planning, systems and network configuration, network design, implementation, maintenance, and all related cyber security concerns

Coordinates the integration of data, information and communication systems

Leads the management of network administration, systems administration, telecommunication, administration, technical client services administration ensuring team and individual performance levels meet customer needs and SLAs consistently

Ensures compliance by IT professionals and staff within the IT Department with adopted District and IT values, standards, practices and plans

Provides management direction and leadership for new systems development and implementation

Participates in and assists with ongoing analysis, development, design and implementation of new information systems and infrastructure including setting standards, data design and integration of standards and design

Manages all data as a secure asset, responsible for systems and network security, disaster recovery and business continuity

Serves as internal project lead/manager for large scale infrastructure projects having organization and FCS community wide implications

Oversees the assessment and capacity planning to include recommendations for necessary purchases for future system capacity and connectivity, interface with vendors and other agencies to develop and maintain public access systems

Reviews and analyzes District programs, operations and works with District departments to develop technology strategies to address their current and future business needs

Leadership and Management Leads and supervises the network, infrastructure, telecom, and customer support teams

Participates on the OIT Leadership team and contributes to the strategy, vision, and direction of the organization

Contributes to the success of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and assists in improving the overall customer experience within the assigned team continually;
Participates and contributes to overall IT leadership team Ensures that the District and OIT mission and vision, strategy and business plan (and any updates) are communicated to and understood by all members of the assigned team Ensures the team’s KPI’s/SMART goals are established and monitored, actions are taken and evaluated accordingly – delegating as appropriate

Conducts regular reviews of assigned staff and develops…