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Tarrant County College District is seeking a District Director of IT Infrastructure who will lead enterprise-level IT services, ensuring secure and efficient infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include managing IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations, developing performance metrics, and overseeing staff and budgets.

Skills: Required skills include IT infrastructure management, team leadership, and strategic planning for technology acquisitions and process development.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of IT management experience are required; a Master's degree and relevant certifications are preferred.

Location: The position is located at Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth, Texas, and remote work is not eligible.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $110,000 - $160,000.

District Director of IT Infrastructure

Tarrant County College District

Title: District Director of IT Infrastructure

Department: DT Technology Infrastructure

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Occasional evening and weekend hours are necessary based on department needs.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the District Director of IT Infrastructure leads the planning, implementation, and management of enterprise-level IT services, including data centers, networks, telecommunications, servers, cloud and virtual environments, and database administration. The role ensures reliable, scalable, and secure delivery of both local and cloud-based infrastructure, aligning with institutional goals. As a key member of the IT leadership team, the District Director contributes to strategic planning and fosters a culture of customer service, collaboration, change management, and security best practices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

Serves as a key member of the IT leadership team to define strategy, approve technology acquisitions, and guide process development and change management

Leads the full lifecycle and strategic direction of IT infrastructure services in alignment with institutional goals and standards

Provides secure, stable, and sustainable infrastructure solutions that support the College's mission

Develops, tracks, and analyzes performance metrics to improve service effectiveness and efficiency

Promotes IT Guiding Objectives: exceeding customer expectations, achieving operational excellence, and fostering One IT / One College collaboration

Builds and maintains relationships with internal customers, external vendors, and strategic partners

Monitors emerging infrastructure technologies, standards, and best practices

Ensures compliance with cybersecurity policies, data privacy regulations, and industry standards

Prepares reports and presentations for executive leadership on infrastructure status, risks, and opportunities

Plays a lead role in disaster recovery planning and participates in business continuity initiatives

General Supervision and Management

Manages a department of technical staff, including managers and directors, responsible for network operations, server administration, cloud platforms, and telecommunications

Develops and manages operating and capital budgets

Service Excellence

Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements

Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite

Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)

Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or a related technical field

Seven (7) years' progressive working experience in IT infrastructure management, including working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), virtualization, and enterprise networking, and managing projects

Three (3) years' working experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others)

Three (3) years' working experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in business or a related technical field

Certified as Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Microsoft Azure, or AWS

At least two (2) year's working experience in higher education or public sector environments

At least two (2) year's working experience with Texas Administrative Code 202.70-77

At least one (1) year's working experience using ITIL or other service management frameworks

At least two (2) year's working experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects, including planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement

At least two (2) year's working experience implementing network and infrastructure performance monitoring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of effective leadership principles and team development strategies

Skilled in using infrastructure monitoring and management tools

Skilled in applying strategic planning methods that support innovation and continuous improvement

Skilled in clear communication, customer service, and building positive interpersonal relationships

Ability to analyze complex problems and identify effective solutions

Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex projects successfully

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.tccd.edu/jobs/district-director-of-it-infrastructure-trinity-river-campus-texas-united-states

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