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Director of Technology Services

GTS

Austin, TX

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SKILLS
Apple, Asset Management Software, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Administration, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Disaster Recovery, Emerging Technology, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), High Availability, High Reliability, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Legal, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Administration/Management, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Programming, Network Systems, People Management, Privacy Regulations, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Management, Software Licenses, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Strategy, Telecommunications, Time Management, VMWare, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Director of Technology Services

Department: Technology Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Direct Hire)
Compensation: Starting at $93,000 annually
Location: Austin, TX 78746 (Onsite)
Background Requirement: Must pass a criminal background Fingerprint check upon hire.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

GTS Technology Solutions is seeking a Director of Technology Services for a premier Central Texas K-12 school district. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the district's enterprise technology infrastructure, cybersecurity program, network operations, systems administration, and technology strategy.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative technology leader with experience managing enterprise infrastructure, leading technical teams, developing long-range technology roadmaps, and driving secure, reliable technology operations. The environment consists of Windows Server, VMware, Microsoft technologies, and Linux infrastructure, while supporting a large Apple endpoint environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for enterprise technology infrastructure, networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
  • Lead and mentor infrastructure and network teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop long-range infrastructure, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and technology replacement strategies.
  • Oversee network, wireless, server, storage, telecommunications, and data center operations.
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, and security across district technology systems.
  • Lead cybersecurity initiatives including risk management, vulnerability management, incident response, and security best practices.
  • Develop and manage technology infrastructure budgets, lifecycle planning, and capital replacement strategies.
  • Manage technology vendors, contracts, procurement activities, and service providers.
  • Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation while managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable technology, cybersecurity, and data privacy regulations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology strategy and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years managing enterprise technology infrastructure.
  • 3+ years of technology leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Experience leading enterprise networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Experience managing technology budgets and vendor relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and infrastructure operations.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience in K-12 education, higher education, local government, or another public sector environment.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, CCNP, Microsoft, VMware, or Fortinet.
  • Experience with technology asset management, software licensing, and enterprise technology lifecycle planning.

GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on all final candidates. These checks are conducted in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We ensure that the information obtained from background checks is used fairly and does not unlawfully discriminate against any individual.

GTS Technology Solutions participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. If you are offered a position with GTS Technology Solutions, your employment will be contingent upon successful verification of your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States through E-Verify.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify's official website.

About the Company

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GTS

Since 1998, GTS Specialists have been providing expert support on technology and operational applications to mid-market and large corporate clients.

GTS was always committed to an exceptional level of excellence in the development of complex information technology solutions at several leading clients. High levels of customer confidence enabled GTS to expand to other areas including customer care, customer engineering, call center staffing and ultimately evolve as a one stop shop for diverse technology and human resource requirements - both technical and non-technical.

GTS developed proven methodology and U.S.-based, low-cost development approach that enabled it to service clients in a fraction of the time and expense of traditional IT consulting and integration companies. This, supported by expertise at Global recruitment enabled GTS provide clients with “hard to find skills” at a reasonable cost.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.gtsamerica.com/htm/