IT Director

Will require working outside of regular scheduled hours, including weekends, and availability to address critical system issues to ensure continuous, 24/7 operational efficiency. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs., This role provides leadership for the information technology, data infrastructure, and cybersecurity environments supporting the Utah Data Coordinating Center ( DCC ) and affiliated national data programs. Responsibilities focus on the reliability, security, and ongoing evolution of technology platforms that support large-scale, data-intensive research and federally sponsored programs.

The position leads multiple IT functional areas through managers and senior staff and works closely with DCC executive leadership, principal investigators, and federal sponsors to align technology capabilities with research objectives, compliance requirements, and operational sustainability. The role supports responsible adoption of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities and contributes to program growth through sponsor engagement and new initiative development.

The role sits on the DCC Executive Committee and works closely with senior leadership across biometrics, industry and business development, clinical operations, human resources and finance, and faculty leadership to ensure technology strategy and execution support organizational priorities., Technology leadership

• Planning, implementation, and management of technology platforms supporting DCC research and national data coordination
• Oversight of IT functional areas including infrastructure, systems operations, networking, data platforms, business intelligence, application support, technical assistance centers, and IT program management
• Ensuring availability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical systems
• Oversight of analytics and AI-enabled platforms with appropriate scalability, security, and governance

Infrastructure and operations

• Oversight of hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises and externally hosted platforms
• Establishment of standards for system monitoring, maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle management
• Ensuring infrastructure meets availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and continuity requirements
• Participation in in-person operational responsibilities related to data center operations and incident response

Cybersecurity, risk, and compliance

• Oversight of security posture across technology environments, including network, endpoint, and data protection controls
• Development and enforcement of policies governing secure system operations and data stewardship
• Ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal security and privacy requirements
• Security leadership for regulated systems, supporting governance, risk management, and audits
• Coordination of security operations and assurance activities across DCC systems in partnership with the Research Security Officer ( RSO ) function and University Information Technology ( UIT ), with clear reporting, accountability, and visibility into security posture to maintain the strong reputation and performance of DCC systems
• Establishment of governance expectations for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation

National program and sponsor support

• Technology and operational leadership for nationally sponsored data programs administered through the DCC
• Partnership with principal investigators and federal stakeholders to align technical execution and compliance with sponsor expectations
• Oversight of staffing models and operational processes supporting national technical assistance and data coordination activities
• Support for proposal development and technical positioning for new and expanded initiatives

Planning and financial stewardship

• Assessment of organizational needs and emerging technologies to inform IT planning and prioritization
• Technical input to support evaluation of new research opportunities and partnerships
• Design of scalable, cost-effective technology solutions aligned with funding models
• Oversight of IT budgeting, recharge activities, and resource utilization

Leadership and engagement

• Leadership of IT teams through managers and senior staff, with clear expectations and accountability
• Promotion of operational excellence, security awareness, and continuous improvement
• Trusted advisory support to DCC leadership on technology strategy, risk, and readiness
• Representation of the DCC in institutional and sponsor-facing forums as appropriate, Scope of responsibility includes accountability for technology platforms supporting data-intensive research and national programs, oversight of hybrid infrastructure environments with regulated security and availability requirements, and direct influence on compliance posture, sponsor confidence, and program sustainability.

Do you have experience in Team management?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Nearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walking, * Strong knowledge of enterprise IT operations and infrastructure management

• Demonstrable understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and compliance in regulated research environments
• Ability to align technology decisions with organizational mission and funding considerations
• Experience leading technical teams through management layers
• Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience., EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)., Director, Information Technology Management : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT operations and infrastructure management
• Demonstrable understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and compliance in regulated research environments
• Ability to align technology decisions with organizational mission and funding considerations
• Experience leading technical teams through management layers
• Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Salt Lake City, UT Hybrid work $115,490 - $155,956 a year - Full-time

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