Posted:
12/2/2024, 3:19:29 AM
Location(s):
Kansas City, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
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Information TechnologyKey Roles and Responsibilities:
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the IT infrastructure, including backups, servers, networks, storage, voice, and data centers.
Supervise the Managers of Server & Storage Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, and Voice Engineering and Planning.
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team.
Responsible for the strategic planning for the IT infrastructure team.
Develop and manage both the department’s short-term and long-term budget, ensuring cost-effective soluitons and adherence to financial constraints.
Ensure the reliability, performance, security and scalability of KUMC’s cloud and on-premises IT infrastructure.
Coordinate with appropriate leadership and departments across KUMC and the health system to ensure seamless integration and support of IT infrastructure initiatives.
Meet all MOE’s and SLA’s on a consistent basis.
Assure standardization and documentation of processes, policies, standard operating procedures and systems.
Work closely with KITS Directors and Associate Directors to identify opportunities to expand or improve services, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Implement best practices for IT infrastructure management, including capacity planning, backup and recovery procedures, and availability monitoring.
Utilize project management methodologies and tools to track progress and deliver successful outcomes.
Ensure established change management procedures and communications protocols are followed.
Provide after-hours escalation/problem response as necessary.
Represent KUMC and KUMC IT Services (KITS) in various UKHS, KUMC, KU, and state and national technology groups and organizations as necessary.
Required Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, telecommunications, engineering or other information technology related field.
Work Experience:
10 years of technical experience with advanced server, storage, networking or voice systems.
5 years managerial experience leading an experienced, well-established team of engineers.
Strong background in IT infrastructure technologies, including servers, storage, networking, virtualization, voice, and cloud computing.
Experience with enterprise IT security and monitoring.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Master’s Degree in computer science, telecommunications, engineering or other information technology related field
Work Experience:
Knowledge of formalized IT processes (project management, change control, asset management) and/or CObIT/ITIL standards.
Higher education or healthcare experience.
Skills
Must be a highly detailed oriented individual with proven project management skills.
Ability to manage large enterprise-wide projects requiring coordination of many departments.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work well under stress, within defined timelines and on budget.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Minimum
$111,000.00Midpoint
$147,000.00Maximum
$183,000.00Website: https://kumc.edu/
Headquarter Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Year Founded: 1905