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Executive Director of Network and Security

Executive Director of Network and Security

InsideHigherEdGranite Quarry, North Carolina, United States
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Posting Number : : Regular_0091554

Position Title : :

Executive Director of Network and Security

Classification Title :

Director / Executive Director

Min Salary : $ 81,302

Salary Type : Annually

FLSA : E = Exempt

Position Type : : Staff

Position Summary : :

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking technology leader to serve as the Executive Director of Networking and Security . This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of the College’s technology infrastructure, including on-campus and cloud-based networks, enterprise systems, and cybersecurity programs.

The Executive Director provides vision, direction, and oversight for network architecture, data protection, disaster recovery, and compliance with federal and state information security standards. As a member of the Information Technology Services leadership team, the Executive Director partners with institutional leaders to develop strategies that strengthen teaching, learning, and operations across the College.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and generous leave.
  • Professional development and training opportunities provided by the College and the North Carolina Community College System.

Required Education / Experience : :

  • Associate’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in networking and / or cybersecurity, with at least three (3) years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, information security frameworks, and higher education compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead staff, manage budgets, and deliver large-scale technology projects.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred Education / Experience / Skills : :

  • Master’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP, or equivalent.
  • Direct experience in higher education, ideally within the North Carolina Community College System.
  • Expertise in cloud networking, hybrid infrastructure, and zero-trust security architectures.
  • Department : :

    Information Technology Services - ITS

    Work Hours : : Work Environment

  • Standard office environment with regular interaction across multiple campus locations.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support system upgrades, incident response, or critical projects.
  • This position is eligible for 1 day a week of Hybrid / remote work in alignment with College policy.
  • Posting Date : : 09 / 10 / 2025

    Open Until Filled : Yes

    Duty and Responsibility : :

    Strategic Leadership

  • Provide vision and direction for networking, infrastructure, and cybersecurity services.
  • Develop and implement long-term strategies for secure, scalable, and sustainable technology infrastructure.
  • Advise senior leadership on technology trends, risks, and opportunities that support institutional priorities.
  • Duty and Responsibility : :

    Network & Infrastructure Management

  • Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of wired, wireless, and cloud networking systems.
  • Ensure reliability, scalability, and high performance of enterprise networking and communications.
  • Manage lifecycle planning for network and security hardware, software, and services.
  • Duty and Responsibility : :

    Cybersecurity & Compliance

  • Direct the development and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and practices.
  • Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST, and state / federal regulations.
  • Oversee vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Lead cybersecurity awareness and training programs for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Duty and Responsibility : :

    Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate technical staff, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence.
  • Encourage professional development, certification attainment, and cross-training within the networking and security teams.
  • Foster collaboration across all ITS teams and college departments.
  • Duty and Responsibility : :

    Collaboration & Partnerships

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding networking and security.
  • Build effective partnerships with vendors, contractors, and external agencies.
  • Represent the College in state-wide technology initiatives and professional organizations.
  • Duty and Responsibility : :

    Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Stay informed on emerging technologies and evolving cybersecurity threats.
  • Recommend innovative approaches to improve service delivery and strengthen resilience.
  • Lead initiatives in areas such as cloud adoption, zero-trust security, and next-generation networking.
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