Information Technology Management

This role requires the employee to reside in Utah and be within commuting distance of the University of Utah campus. The position may involve working outside of regular scheduled hours, including weekends, and requires availability to address critical system issues to ensure continuous, 24/7 operational efficiency. A hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs and the on‑premises data center infrastructure necessitates.

This director-level role provides leadership for the information technology, data infrastructure, and cybersecurity environments supporting the Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) and affiliated national data programs. Responsibilities focus on the reliability, security, and ongoing evolution of technology platforms that support large‑scale, data‑intensive research and federally sponsored programs. The role sits on the DCC Executive Committee, works closely with senior leadership across multiple domains, and supports responsible adoption of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities.

• Planning, implementation, and management of technology platforms supporting DCC research and national data coordination.
• Oversight of IT functional areas including infrastructure, systems operations, networking, data platforms, business intelligence, application support, technical assistance centers, and IT program management.
• Ensuring availability, performance, and reliability of mission‑critical systems.
• Oversight of analytics and AI‑enabled platforms with appropriate scalability, security, and governance.
• Managing hybrid infrastructure environments, establishing standards for monitoring, maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Ensuring infrastructure meets availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and continuity requirements.
• Participating in in‑person operational responsibilities related to data center operations and incident response.
• Overseeing security posture across technology environments, including network, endpoint, and data protection controls.
• Developing and enforcing policies governing secure system operations and data stewardship.
• Ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal security and privacy requirements.
• Coordinating security operations and assurance activities across DCC systems in partnership with the Research Security Officer and University Information Technology.
• Establishing governance expectations for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.
• Providing technology and operational leadership for nationally sponsored data programs administered through the DCC.
• Partnering with principal investigators and federal stakeholders to align technical execution and compliance with sponsor expectations.
• Overseeing staffing models and operational processes supporting national technical assistance and data coordination activities.
• Supporting proposal development and technical positioning for new and expanded initiatives.
• Assessing organizational needs and emerging technologies to inform IT planning and prioritization.
• Providing technical input to support evaluation of new research opportunities and partnerships.
• Designing scalable, cost‑effective technology solutions aligned with funding models.
• Managing IT budgeting, recharge activities, and resource utilization.
• Leading IT teams through managers and senior staff, promoting operational excellence, security awareness, and continuous improvement.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to DCC leadership on technology strategy, risk, and readiness.
• Representing the DCC in institutional and sponsor‑facing forums.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT operations and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrable understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and compliance in regulated research environments.
• Ability to align technology decisions with organizational mission and funding considerations.
• Experience leading technical teams through management layers.
• Effective communication skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalence plus 12 years of directly related experience, or a…