IT Solutions & Cybersecurity Architect

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Technology and Learning Systems, the IT Solutions & Cybersecurity Architect provides enterprise leadership for the design, modernization, security, and long-term sustainability of the District's technology infrastructure and systems architecture. This role is responsible for developing and enforcing architectural standards, leading the implementation of cybersecurity strategy, and ensuring that network, cloud, and enterprise platforms are integrated, scalable, and resilient. The position ensures that all technology architecture aligns with District strategic priorities, including instructional outcomes, operational efficiency, data-informed decision-making, and equitable access to technology across schools and central services. The position supervises senior infrastructure engineering staff and ensures technical integrity across major technology initiatives. This position maintains the confidentiality of all personnel and management matters; some duties involve access to confidential information concerning employer-employee relations and negotiations. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Develop and maintain the District's enterprise technology architecture roadmap.

• Define standards for network design, cloud infrastructure, identity management, system integration, and platform interoperability.

• Lead architecture review processes for major technology procurements and implementations.

• Assess current systems and recommend modernization strategies that reduce technical debt, mitigate cybersecurity threats, and improve performance.

• Define standards for enterprise applications, platforms, and integration tools in collaboration with application and data teams.

2. Cybersecurity Architecture and Risk Mitigation

• Design and oversee the implementation of cybersecurity controls across network, endpoint, and cloud environments.

• Establish technical security standards aligned with industry frameworks.

• Lead vulnerability management strategy, threat mitigation planning, and system hardening practices.

• Support incident response planning and recovery architecture.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with enterprise technology systems, including cybersecurity, operational, and data risks.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and education-sector cybersecurity requirements and best practices.

3. Network Infrastructure Governance

• Provide strategic leadership for wide area network design, wireless infrastructure modernization, and data center evolution.

• Supervise senior network engineering and administration teams responsible for maintaining reliable and secure infrastructure.

• Ensure network performance monitoring, capacity planning, and redundancy strategies are implemented.

• Establish standards for automated monitoring, configuration management, and infrastructure performance optimization across all sites.

4. Cloud and Systems Integration

• Guide cloud adoption strategy and the integration of on-premise and cloud-based systems.
• Ensure enterprise systems share data effectively through secure and standardized interfaces.
• Collaborate with data and applications teams to support analytics platforms and reporting systems.
• Ensure interoperability across enterprise systems through standardized APIs, integration frameworks, and secure data exchange protocols.

5. Innovation and Emerging Technologies

• Evaluate and guide the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics, to improve operational efficiency and instructional support.

• Monitor industry trends and recommend forward-looking technology strategies that position the District for future innovation.

6. Capital Planning and Facilities Integration

• Coordinate with Facilities leadership to ensure technology infrastructure requirements are embedded in modernization and construction projects.

• Lead and oversee E-rate strategy and project implementation, including eligibility determination, technical design, and coordination with Facilities and vendors, to maximize federal reimbursement and ensure compliant, timely delivery of network and infrastructure upgrades.

• Support the design of network backbone upgrades, classroom connectivity improvements, and smart building technologies.

• Ensure alignment between Facilities Master Planning, capital projects, and long-term technology infrastructure strategy.

• Advise on infrastructure investments to ensure scalability, sustainability, and cost efficiency across bond-funded and capital improvement projects.

7. Technical Leadership and Workforce Development

• Supervise infrastructure specialists, engineers, and network administrators.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to develop internal expertise.
• Establish documentation standards and knowledge-sharing practices.

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• Promote a culture of proactive system maintenance and continuous improvement.

• Build internal capacity to reduce reliance on external vendors and strengthen long-term organizational sustainability.

• Perform related duties as assigned. DIRECT REPORTS

• Specialist, Network Infrastructure

• Senior Network Engineer

• Senior Network Administrators

• Network Administrators I, * Principles and practices of enterprise technology and infrastructure architecture, including network, cloud, and identity management

• Cybersecurity architecture, controls, and industry frameworks, including vulnerability management, threat mitigation, and system hardening

• Incident response, disaster recovery, and recovery architecture

• Wide area network design, wireless infrastructure, and data center operations

• Cloud adoption strategy and the integration of on-premise and cloud-based systems

• System integration methods, including application programming interfaces, integration frameworks, and secure data exchange protocols

• Federal, state, and education-sector cybersecurity and student data privacy requirements and best practices

• Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics

• E-rate program eligibility, technical design, and federal reimbursement requirements

• Capital and bond program planning and the integration of technology into construction and modernization projects

• Principles of supervision, mentoring, and workforce development

• Correct and persuasive English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation

• District policies, applicable sections of the State Education Code, and other laws and regulations

ABILITIES TO:

• Develop and maintain an enterprise technology architecture roadmap and enforce architectural standards

• Design and oversee cybersecurity controls across network, endpoint, and cloud environments

• Lead architecture review for major technology procurements and implementations

• Supervise senior network engineering and administration staff and develop internal technical expertise

• Guide cloud adoption and ensure secure, standardized integration across enterprise systems

• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity, operational, and data risks

• Lead E-rate strategy and coordinate technology requirements within capital and facilities projects

• Analyze complex technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with technical and non-technical audiences

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and be sensitive and responsive to diverse cultural and ethnic groups

• Advise on infrastructure investments for scalability, sustainability, and cost efficiency

• Use a computer and enterprise technology systems, Office, data center, and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work with frequent deadlines and constant interruptions; occasional evening and weekend work and on-call response to technology and security incidents.

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field

• Seven (7) years of experience in enterprise infrastructure or cybersecurity architecture

• Experience designing multi-site network environments and cloud integration strategies

• Experience supervising senior technical staff

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNP or CCIE, and Azure or AWS Architect are preferred

• Experience with enterprise data architecture, system integration, and large-scale technology implementations is preferred

• Experience working in complex public-sector or education environments is preferred

• Valid California Driver's License, if applicable, Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30 or more pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write, and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and to make presentations.