Director - IT Infrastructure and Security

Position Title:

Director -

IT Infrastructure and Security Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

54000 -

Information Technology Services Advertised Salary:

$110,000 to $120,000, Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin /

Admin Temp Benefit Plans FLSA:

Exempt Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time Union Group:

N/A Term of Position:

12

Month At Will/Just Cause:

At Will Summary of Position:

The Director - IT Infrastructure and Security is a key leadership role within the university’s Information Technology department. This position oversees the Network Services team, Systems Administration/Architecture team, and Information Security office, providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the stability, security, and performance of the institution’s core technology infrastructure.

The successful candidate will bring a strong technical background, particularly in network architecture, engineering, and server administration, along with a good understanding of Information Security. Experience in managing technical teams and advancing institutional needs through the use of technology.

This is an on-site, in-person position at Ferris University in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Position Type:

Staff Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Required Work Experience:

• 8â€"10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 4 years leading a network engineering team.• Strong background as a senior network engineer.• Experience supervising technical teams and managing complex IT operations.• Knowledge of networking, routing, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, Wi-Fi, NAC, SAN, virtualization, server support, Office 365, Check Point firewalls, and cybersecurity.• Experience with budgeting, procurement, RFP/RFQ processes, and vendor management.• Strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and decisionâ€'making skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

Office Environment Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Repetitive movement Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be

Considered:

• Master’s degree in IT, Management, or related field.• Professional certifications (CCNP, CISSP, CISM, VMware, etc.).• Experience in higher education IT.• Experience managing security programs or modernization initiatives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision for network engineering, systems administration, and information security teams.• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture emphasizing communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.• Develop staff through mentoring, performance management, and professional development.• Partner with IT leadership to develop long-term technology strategies.

Strategic Planning & Governance• Oversee and implement a multi-year technology roadmap to modernize systems, workflows, and data practices, and improve data-driven decision making.• Lead planning and implementation of infrastructure modernization and security initiatives.• Participate in IT governance processes to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.• Oversees audits of the company’s existing policies and standards; proactively identifies gaps, presents solutions, and actively manages the company’s risk register while working across teams to reduce risk. • Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. • Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. • Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Technical Oversight• Oversee the university’s network infrastructure, including routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, Wi-Fi, and NAC.• Oversee the Microsoft 365 platform, driving strategy, security, and continuous improvement to align Apply Online How to

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Ferris State University Address:

420 Oak Street Address Line 2: Prakken 150

City:

Big Rapids State/Province/Region:

MI Zip/Postal Code:

49307

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Job Summary Organization Ferris State University Location Big Rapids, MI 49307 Job Code Number 381144134 Positions Available 1 Expiration Date 6/14/2026 O•NET Code 11-3021.00 O•NET Occupation Computer and Information Systems Managers Education Level Bachelors Degree Job Tools Email to me Provide Feedback Print More Jobs Health Admissions Clerk Adjunct - Clinical Faculty Dental Hygien Athletic Camps Staff (Part-Time) Director, Dual Enrollment Programs Desktop Support Technician 1 + Feedback about this page? × Email to Me Email To Email Job Body is a required field. Job Code Number Job Title Body Dear Employer, I am applying for the Director - IT Infrastructure and Security (381144134) position you currently have posted on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website, www.mitalent.org. After reviewing the position description, I would like to submit my information for your review. Please see the attached documents for information on my background, skills and qualifications. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Resumes Documents function GetRadioButtonValue(clicked_id, status, control) { document.getElementById("MainContent_resumes_hdnchkid").value = clicked_id; document.getElementById("MainContent_resumes_hdnStatus").value = status; var CurrentRdbID = control.id; var _index = CurrentRdbID.indexOf("rbIsPrimary"); var _gvResumes_id = CurrentRdbID.substring(0, _index - 1); _gvResumes = document.getElementById(_gvResumes_id); var rdoArray = _gvResumes.getElementsByTagName("input"); for (i = 0; i