Director of Technology - Houston, United States - St John's School

Description

St. John's School is seeking a talented and knowledgeable Director of Technology. The Director of Technology oversees the development, implementation, and support of the comprehensive information technology infrastructure and network security for the School . This position demands strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, a high level of initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of constituents. The director serves on the School's senior leadership team and reports to the Associate Head of School. In addition to relevant experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates must demonstrate a collaborative approach and a commitment to furthering the School's mission , including its strategic initiatives on community and inclusion.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Supervise the IT department, including a network administrator, database administrators, and desktop support specialists.
• Cybersecurity: Oversee implementation and management of security protocols, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan to safeguard critical data and systems.
• Asset Tracking: Oversee systems for tracking hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the IT budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Technology Strategy: Develop and implement long-term technology strategies that align with school goals.
• Network Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the school's network infrastructure.
• Hardware Procurement: Decide on the hardware needs of the school and oversee its procurement and setup.
• Software Selection: Choose appropriate software solutions for departmental needs and ensure timely updates.
• Vendor Relations: Manage contracts and relationships with tech vendors and service providers.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure all technology operations and procedures comply with industry standards and legal regulations.
• Instructional Technology: Coordinate with divisional instructional technologists and division heads to ensure a vertically aligned K-12 program for instruction on the use of hardware, software, online behavior, and cyber-safety.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a school IT department or department in a technology-related field
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute initatives
• Knowledge of:
• GSuite for Education platform
• Enterprise Firewall, Wireless and Network Switching Cisco products; Enterprise Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery Arcserve products
• Microsoft Active Directory; Microsoft Defender for Office 365; Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy; Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization, and VMWare Virtualization also a plus.
• A commitment to developing one's own cultural competency in a community that celebrates and appreciates diversity.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission) to