Director, IT Network and Infrastructure

Southwest Schools (Educational Leadership, Inc.) Administrative Office - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to prepare college and career-ready students for lifelong success.

OUR VISION

We are a premier district of choice that meets the diverse needs of all students by creating an inclusive community that fosters a strong sense of self-worth.

DISTRICT CULTURE

Southwest Public Schools believes in promoting a culture that embodies and fosters a collaborative approach to learning. Staff relationships are collegial, collaborative, and productive, and all staff members are held to high professional standards. Mistakes are not seen as failures but as opportunities to learn and grow for both students and educators.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of IT Network & Infrastructure leads the strategic planning, development, and management of the district’s technology infrastructure to support both academic and operational goals. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining secure, scalable, and future-ready systems—including networks, devices, and digital platforms—while ensuring equitable access to technology across all schools. The Director oversees IT support operations, device lifecycle management, cybersecurity, and systems integration, fostering collaboration across departments to ensure that infrastructure decisions enhance teaching, learning, and administrative efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Establish and communicate a long-term vision for IT infrastructure that supports the district’s academic and operational goals.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity protocols, and infrastructure trends to proactively guide the district toward innovative and future-ready solutions.

• Advocate for sustainable, scalable, and equitable access to technology across all schools.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration between IT, operational, and instructional teams.

• Ensure that infrastructure decisions enhance teaching, learning, and district operations.

• Design, implement, and maintain a secure, reliable, and high-performing network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, and cloud services.

• Lead infrastructure modernization projects, including server upgrades, fiber expansions, and data center transitions.

• Oversee network monitoring and analytics systems to ensure performance and proactive issue resolution.

• Manage the full lifecycle of all district‑owned devices, including student and staff hardware, classroom tech, and peripherals.

• Set hardware standards and ensure equitable device distribution across campuses.

• Establish efficient systems for device deployment, asset tracking, repair, and replacement.

• Supervise district‑wide IT support teams, ensuring timely resolution of hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

• Implement ticketing protocols to improve efficiency and user satisfaction.

• Lead and manage the rostering of all students and staff to digital learning platforms, assessment systems, instructional software, and operation software.

• Ensure seamless integration between the student information system (SIS) and all learning platforms.

• Maintain up‑to‑date records and automation protocols to ensure accuracy and timely updates.

• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, incident response protocols, and data privacy safeguards.

• Monitor threats and vulnerabilities using current tools and practices, and implement multi‑layered defenses.

• Ensure all network and system practices are aligned with FERPA, CIPA, COPPA, and relevant state/federal laws.

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