Director of IT Infrastructure

Director of IT Infrastructure

Auburn University seeks a visionary and collaborative Director of Infrastructure to lead, develop, and manage the university's core technology infrastructure. This hybrid role combines the leadership of network, cloud, virtualization (servers and desktops), backups, and high performance computing (HPC) supporting research. The Director will ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of all foundational IT systems, supporting instruction, research, outreach, and administrative needs.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and execute a comprehensive vision and strategy for IT infrastructure, aligning with Auburn's mission and strategic goals.
• Advise senior leadership on technology trends, resource acquisition, performance tuning, and capacity planning, especially for research-driven and academic computing needs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery within the IT infrastructure team.

Infrastructure Oversight

Operational Excellence

Team Development & Management

Research & Innovation

Collaboration & Communication

Additional Information

Why Work at Auburn?

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. At least 7 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure operations, planning, and support, including experience with network, cloud, virtualization, and HPC environments. Minimum 5 years of IT management experience, including direct supervision of full-time employees, project planning, and budgeting.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Desired Qualifications

Salary Range $98,510 - $187,170

Job Category Information Systems / Technology

City position is located in : Auburn

State position is located : Alabama

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