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# DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

- **Company:** Ector County Independent School District
- **Location:** Odessa, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Disaster Recovery, Information Management, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Routing, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://api.schoolspring.com/api/Jobs/5930668?domainName=

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree

 * Or College Degree and/or certifications preferred or equivalent on the job training or work experience.

Special Knowledge Skills:

 * Knowledge of computer network, hardware, and software applications.

 * Knowledge of computer applications development and implementation.

 * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and data privacy compliance requirements.

 * Ability to manage personnel; coordinate district function.

 * Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

 * Ability to build effective working relationships across departments to align technology solutions with district needs.

Experience:

 * Broad, successful experience in all aspects of Information Technology including desktop support, server administration, email administration, network connectivity, and routing/switching.

 * Successful experience with project management and managing technical teams.

## Description

* Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of the district wide network infrastructure plan.

 * Direct district cybersecurity practices, including risk assessment, incident response, and staff awareness training, to protect district data and systems.

 * Develop and oversee successful implementation of the district disaster recovery and cybersecurity incident response plan.

 * Develop and Information Technology 5 yearly plan, updated annually using data and feedback from campuses and district departments.

 * Oversee contract negotiations for district network hardware, software, maintenance, and related services.

 * Oversee the replacement cycle of district network infrastructure equipment.

 * Partner with campus and district leaders to understand emerging needs and align technology support services accordingly.

 * Identify opportunities to improve technology services, processes, and work flows through ongoing evaluation and stakeholder feedback, and lead implementation of those improvements.

 * Research and recommend emerging technologies and practices to improve district operations and attend professional growth activities to stay current in information management and technology.

 * Lead the development of staff training and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in information management and technology.

 * Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department personnel, including direct reports, and make sound recommendations relative to placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

 * Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in the Information Technology department.

 * Manage, direct, and assign priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure attainment of district and department goals and objectives.


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