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;

• Prioritizing and assigning work;

• In-depth technical expertise in IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, network architecture, and cybersecurity;

• Superior project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, enterprise-level projects on time and within budget;

• Analyzing and developing comprehensive policies and procedures;

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

• Analyzing complex problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals;

• Strategic planning, analyzing, and evaluating programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints;

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and stakeholders, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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