Director of IT Infrastructure Management

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$45.735

Job Posting:

JR2024-00007909 Director of IT Infrastructure Management (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-01-2024

Job Description:

Under limited supervision, duties and responsibilities involve, but are not limited to, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Judicial Branch’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. This role entails leading a team of IT professionals responsible for various areas of IT infrastructure, including network, cloud, and server administration and control. The Director is responsible for planning and budgeting for IT infrastructure projects and upgrades. Successful interaction with all internal and external stakeholders is essential to ensure IT infrastructure meets stakeholder requirements. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT infrastructure is critical. The incumbent of this classification must possess the education, experience, and skills to effectively manage IT professionals, prioritize and execute projects, and maintain the technological advancement and operational efficiency of the IT Division.

1. Supervises staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

2. Overseeing all aspects of the design, implantation, and maintenance of the Judicial Branch’s IT infrastructure.

3. Planning, budgeting, coordinating with internal/external stakeholders, and overseeing execution for IT infrastructure projects.

4. Act as subject matter expert for making recommendations on the evaluation and integration into the strategic plan of new technologies to improve IT infrastructure.

5. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT infrastructure.

6. Developing and maintaining relationships, in order to oversee and evaluate, with IT vendors and service providers.

7. Collaborating with other divisions to understand their IT needs and requirements.

8. Keeping up to date with advancements in IT infrastructure technologies and practices in order to possibly integrate into the Judicial Branch IT strategic plans.

9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Functional specific responsibilities might include: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

 

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience in IT infrastructure management, including extensive experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure), network administration, and systems engineering.

• At least 5-7 years of experience in a senior leadership role overseeing diverse technical teams and managing large-scale, enterprise-level IT projects.

• Proven experience in vendor management, including negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

All of the above qualifications, plus a master's degree in a relevant field or an MBA with a focus on technology management.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge Requirements:

• Advanced management principles;

• Public administration and governmental operations;

• Accounting and financial management principles;

• Applicable theories and principles related to the area of assignment;

• Strategy development principles and procedures;

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;

• Program development and administration principles and practices;

• Advanced project management principles;

• Public relations principles.

Skill Requirements:

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team of IT professionals;

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