Director, ICT Infrastructure

at  Durham College

ABOUT DURHAM COLLEGE:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six honours bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world. A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.
DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a 4-year university degree in Computer Science or related field is required
• A basic ITIL certification, and an advanced technology certification, such as networking certification are desirable.
• 10 years’ experience of IT infrastructure services in an enterprise environment
• 5 years’ management experience in the ICT infrastructure context
• 5 years’ experience in handling IT infrastructure-related budgets and overseeing IT infrastructure in a data centre and a cloud environment
• 3 years’ experience in leading and implementing enterprise ICT infrastructure strategies
• Specialization in systems administration is desirable.
• One or more advanced technology certifications (such as a networking certification) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to keep skills and knowledge up to date through professional activities and/or additional formal training.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of current information and communication technologies and their relation to the higher education business and academic strategic objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of server hardware, network hardware, backup technology and cloud-based systems.
• Thorough understanding and significant experience with RFP and other processes for acquiring technology.
• The project management skills to manage large-scale projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to articulate the college’s vision of technology, gain understanding of complex technical issues, or to seek agreement on sensitive issues that may involve budget, human resources, conflict resolution, or project deliverables.
• High level negotiating skills to secure the best contracts with vendors and partners.
  Required Skills
  Band 14: $129,743 - $172,991
  Required Experience
  Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes on September 10, 2024. Competition number AD24-30

The Director, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Infrastructure is responsible for the IT infrastructure function for Durham College and Ontario Tech University. The infrastructure function includes networking, telecommunications, servers, the data centre and applications that tie into the infrastructure such as Active Directory, email, relevant cloud-based applications, etc.