We are looking for an Director of Infrastructure and Technology to lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of Scantron’s Technology infrastructure, with a focus on cloud technologies, VMware environments, and advanced networking. This individual will ensure reliability, scalability, security, and compliance across all infrastructure components. They will work with the latest technologies and will be responsible for the day-to day operations computer systems, including the installation and configuration of software, hardware, and networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for any IT-related issues
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, and network systems
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
- Manage user accounts and permissions
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments and make recommendations for improvements
- Knowledge and understanding of higher education, governmental agency or corporate/industry information security, governance, risk and compliance practices and standards including but not limited to NIST CSF, ISO27001, SOC 2)
- Prepare cost estimates for new projects
- Write technical documentation
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve problems
- Provide Tier 2/3 support when needed
- Develop and execute infrastructure strategy, emphasizing cloud adoption and virtualization
- Oversee and optimize cloud infrastructure, VMware environments, and network architecture
- Implement robust security measures and disaster recovery plans for the protection sensitive data
- Optimize infrastructure performance and costs, particularly in cloud and virtualized environments
- Collaborate with other departments to align technology infrastructure with business needs
Requirements
- 5+ years in leadership roles within Technology infrastructure
- Strong understanding of compliance standards relevant to Tech infrastructure (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO27001, SOC 2)
- Cloud technologies and migration strategies
- Advanced networking concepts and implementations (e.g., SDN, VPNs, load balancing)
- Cybersecurity best practices in cloud and on-premises environments
- Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure projects and migrations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools
- Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure
- Experience with network security and data encryption technologies
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server & IIS
- Experience with Microsoft O365, Active Directory, SharePoint, OneDrive
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills