Job Details
| Region: | 11 |
| School District/Employer: | Arlington ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office |
| Position: | Director |
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| Job Title: | Director - Infrastructure & Operations |
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| Date Posted: | 10/7/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | The Director of Infrastructure & Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the District's enterprise technology infrastructure and operations. This position ensures the reliability, security, scalability, and resilience of technology services supporting district-wide educational and administrative objectives. The Director oversees enterprise network and wireless infrastructure, cloud and hybrid platforms, compute and storage environments, cybersecurity, physical security systems, unified communications, AI readiness, and disaster recovery. The position also provides leadership for capital technology projects, Federal E-Rate compliance, multi-year technology planning and budgeting, vendor and contract management, and the teams responsible for infrastructure, platforms, communications, and physical security. The Director ensures technology operations align with applicable security, privacy, regulatory, and District requirements, including FERPA and COPPA, while supporting the District's strategic goals and evolving technology needs. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in network administration Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise information technology, infrastructure, network operations, cybersecurity, cloud/platform services, or a related technology discipline, including experience in a leadership or management capacity. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: - Knowledge of compute and storage platform technologies - Knowledge of compute, cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SaaS/PaaS), and hybrid infrastructure architectures. - In-depth knowledge of enterprise network design (LAN & WAN), modern wireless infrastructure (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), SD-WAN, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). - Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CISA), threat mitigation, disaster recovery (DR), business continuity planning (BCP), and data privacy regulations. - Knowledge of data safety regulations - Knowledge of enterprise technology architectures, infrastructure standards, systems integration, and technology environments within K-12 education or other public- sector organizations is strongly preferred. - Knowledge of emergency communication integrations, Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), VoIP, and physical security platform architectures. - Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness for enterprise infrastructure integration. - Ability to work with multiple operating systems and network protocols. Ability to analyze and resolve computer network problems - Experience in project management, including the ability to identify, develop, and deploy resources across multiple initiatives - Knowledge of capital project execution, technology bond planning, lifecycle budget forecasting, and vendor contract negotiations - Demonstrated leadership in project management, staff development, customer service excellence, and strategic multi-year planning. - Expertise in administering municipal and educational funding programs, including Federal E-Rate program compliance, regulations, and provider management. - Strong organizations, communication, and interpersonal skills |
| Salary Range: | $105,817 - $149,163 |
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| How To Apply: | https://www.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=0000765548&COMPANY_ID=WA003038&redirect_qs=&redirect_qs=APPLICANT_TYPE_ID%3D00000003%26COMPANY_ID%3DWA003038 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Miranda Borchers |
| Email: | miranda.borchers@arlingtonisd.org |
| Address: | 690 East Lamar Boulevard |
| City: | Arlington |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76011 |
| Phone: | (682) 867-9806 |
| Fax: | (682) 459-7299 |