Director of Information Technology, Kersten Institute
Core
Lead technology operations, information security, and research computing support for the Kersten Institute for Urban Education, managing sensitive educational data and systems for over 100 researchers.
Role type
Director of Information Technology (Research Institute)
Builds
Secure data environments, research computing platforms, and IT infrastructure for urban education research.
Domain
Higher Education / Urban Education Research / Data Security
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
IT infrastructure management, information security leadership, team supervision, compliance management, identity and access management, incident response, budget management, vendor management, research computing support, disaster recovery planning.
Preferred skills
Experience with mixed OS environments (Windows, macOS, Linux), cloud accounts, virtual desktop infrastructure, database administration, web application platforms, enterprise mobility management, AI governance.
Technologies
Windows, macOS, Linux, hypervisors, cloud accounts, virtual desktop infrastructure, database servers, web application platforms, endpoint detection, single sign-on, enterprise password management, enterprise mobility management.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day IT operations and architecture; supervise technical specialists; serve as top point of escalation for complex technical issues; lead information security and compliance efforts; administer identity and access management; partner with research staff on secure data handling and computing needs; represent the institute in university IT governance; manage technology budget.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership with team oversight
