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Open Date 03/02/2026 Requisition Number PRN44383B Job Title Information Technology Management Working Title IT Director Career Progression Track M00 Track Level M6 - Director FLSA Code Computer Employee Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 115,490 to 155,956 Close Date 06/02/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

• Planning, implementation, and management of technology platforms supporting DCC research and national data coordination
• Oversight of IT functional areas including infrastructure, systems operations, networking, data platforms, business intelligence, application support, technical assistance centers, and IT program management
• Ensuring availability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical systems
• Oversight of analytics and AI-enabled platforms with appropriate scalability, security, and governance

• Oversight of hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises and externally hosted platforms
• Establishment of standards for system monitoring, maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle management
• Ensuring infrastructure meets availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and continuity requirements
• Participation in in-person operational responsibilities related to data center operations and incident response

• Oversight of security posture across technology environments, including network, endpoint, and data protection controls
• Development and enforcement of policies governing secure system operations and data stewardship
• Ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal security and privacy requirements
• Security leadership for regulated systems, supporting governance, risk management, and audits
• Coordination of security operations and assurance activities across DCC systems in partnership with the Research Security Officer (RSO) function and University Information Technology (UIT), with clear reporting, accountability, and visibility into security posture to maintain the strong reputation and performance of DCC systems
• Establishment of governance expectations for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation

• Technology and operational leadership for nationally sponsored data programs administered through the DCC
• Partnership with principal investigators and federal stakeholders to align technical execution and compliance with sponsor expectations
• Oversight of staffing models and operational processes supporting national technical assistance and data coordination activities
• Support for proposal development and technical positioning for new and expanded initiatives

• Assessment of organizational needs and emerging technologies to inform IT planning and prioritization
• Technical input to support evaluation of new research opportunities and partnerships
• Design of scalable, cost-effective technology solutions aligned with funding models
• Oversight of IT budgeting, recharge activities, and resource utilization

• Leadership of IT teams through managers and senior staff, with clear expectations and accountability
• Promotion of operational excellence, security awareness, and continuous improvement
• Trusted advisory support to DCC leadership on technology strategy, risk, and readiness
• Representation of the DCC in institutional and sponsor-facing forums as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT operations and infrastructure management
• Demonstrable understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and compliance in regulated research environments
• Ability to align technology decisions with organizational mission and funding considerations
• Experience leading technical teams through management layers
• Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications Preferences

• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT operations and infrastructure management
• Demonstrable understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and compliance in regulated research environments
• Ability to align technology decisions with organizational mission and funding considerations
• Experience leading technical teams through management layers
• Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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