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The Associate Director, Computing & Systems Engineering is a hands‑on role that provides senior technical and operational leadership for the University’s hybrid cloud and enterprise systems engineering environment. This role is responsible for strategy, operations, and continuous improvement across public cloud platforms (Microsoft, Google, etc.), on‑prem data center infrastructure, disaster recovery, backup, and core systems services. The successful candidate brings significant cloud experience, strong operational leadership, and a working understanding of AI‑enabled platforms. This role balances governance and process maturity with the agility required to rapidly deliver modern cloud and AI solutions. Experience with research computing is desirable but not required. The Associate Director partners closely with business leaders and internal technology teams, including Security, Data, Platform, Networking, and Application Development, to deliver secure, scalable, and cost‑effective services.

• Lead strategy, architecture, and operations for hybrid cloud, enterprise systems, data center, disaster recovery, and backup services
• Mature cloud operations through automation, monitoring, security, reliability, and operational metrics
• Enable cloud‑native, serverless, and AI‑ready platforms to support institutional priorities
• Apply FinOps practices to optimize cloud spend and improve cost transparency
• Manage and develop the Systems Engineering team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
• Partner with business, academic, and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions
• Guide modernization efforts and evaluate emerging cloud, AI, and compute technologies
• Support research and advanced computing initiatives as a desired area of focus

• 7+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years designing, operating, and supporting public cloud platforms
• 3+ years of progressive leadership or senior technical management experience
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud (Azure, GCP, etc.), M365 and enterprise infrastructure
• Knowledge of cloud operations, security, disaster recovery, and automation
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience supporting research computing, HPC, or advanced computing environments
• Working knowledge of AI/ML platforms or data‑intensive workloads
• Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, etc.)
• Public cloud certifications
• Experience in higher education or research environments

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $117,600.00 - $160,733.33. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components.

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factors including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.

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