IT Director Data Center Services

IT DIRECTOR DATA CENTER SERVICES

Posting Number: SRGV8758
Number of Vacancies:
1
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department: Infrastructure & Operations
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
Responsible for the strategic planning, organization, execution, and administrative management of the IT Data
Center Services functions across multiple geographic locations. Responsible for leading a team of professionals and ensuring the smooth and
efficient functioning of data center facilities, server management, database administration, application administration and leveraging cloud
or infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solution.

Description of Duties:
Data Center Management

• Develops and implements strategic plans for the data center, aligning them with organizational objectives.
• Oversees the
  day-to-day operations of the data center, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, security and all budgetary responsibilities.
• Monitors and manages data center capacity, power usage, cooling systems, and physical security.
• Implements best practices for
  data center infrastructure, including cabling, racks, and environmental controls.
• Ensures the efficient operation and security of
  the data center in compliance with applicable University, local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains high levels of
  performance, security, and reliability to provide the IT services that support students, faculty and staff.

Server
Management

• Leads a team of server administrators responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and
  troubleshooting of servers.
• Develops server management policies and procedures, ensuring high availability and efficient resource
  utilization.
• Implements and maintains server monitoring and performance tuning tools.
• Ensures compliance with server
  security and backup policies.

Database Administration

• Oversees the activities of the database
  administration team, including database installation, configuration, performance tuning, and backup/recovery.
• Develops and enforces
  data governance policies and procedures.
• Ensures the security and integrity of databases, including access controls and data
  encryption.
• Stays updated with the latest database technologies and trends, recommending improvements and innovations.

Application Administration

• Manages a team responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of
  business applications hosted in the data center.
• Collaborates with application development teams to ensure seamless integration
  between applications and infrastructure.
• Oversees application performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Develops disaster recovery plans and performs regular testing to ensure business continuity.

Cloud and Infrastructure
as a Service (IaaS)

• Evaluates, recommends, and implements cloud or IaaS solutions for data center services, where
  applicable.
• Develops and executes migration strategies to leverage cloud-based infrastructure for cost optimization, scalability,
  and disaster recovery.
• Monitors and manages cloud or IaaS services, ensuring compliance with security and governance
  standards.
• Stays updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends, recommending, and implementing improvements and
  innovations.

Team Leadership

• Plans and develops short and long-range plans for the assigned area.
• Hires, trains, mentors, and supervises a team of data center, server, database, and application professionals.
• Sets performance
  goals and objectives, provides feedback, and conducts regular performance evaluations.
• Monitors the formulation and coordination of
  projects or event specifications for the assigned area.
• Fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging
  continuous learning and professional development.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure effective
  communication and alignment of objectives.
• Participates in various committees, professional training, industry conferences, and
  conventions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned
supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelors
degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred
Education:
None.

Licenses/Certifications:

ITIL Foundation Certification or obtain within one year of hire.

Required Experience:
Six (6) years’ experience with the computing and information systems field in positions requiring
technical expertise in the design, configuration, integration, and implementation of sophisticated Information Technology Infrastructure and
Information Systems. Experience implementing administrative information systems, including supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Experience:
Higher Education experience. IT Service Management Project Management experience.

Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment. Computer equipment and accessories.

Working Conditions:
Needs to
be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. 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,
including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande
Valley.

Other:
In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, server hardware, virtualization technologies, and
networking concepts. Strong understanding of database management systems, SQL, and data governance practices. Proficient in application
administration, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of enterprise-level applications. Excellent leadership and people
management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Solid project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and
experience in implementation of project management best practices.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work
on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to
maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in
the position.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate
with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 01/26/2026
Grant Funded
Position: No
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EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of
Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply
with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage
women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the
documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will
be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to
discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3)
calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on
need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

To
apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50086

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