Assistant Director of Information Technology – Network Services
Full-Time
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by February 24, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Montana Technological University is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Director of Information Technology – Network Services to oversee and actively manage the efficiency, security, and functionality of our enterprise networks, server systems, and IT infrastructure. This lead/supervisory role combines strategic planning with hands-on responsibility for maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Duties
- Leadership and Oversight: Provide leadership in a supervisory capacity, ensuring the overall efficiency, security, and reliability of enterprise networks, core server operating systems, and hardware.
- Strategic Planning: Develop long-range plans for the design, evaluation, and implementation of campus-wide network and server systems to meet current and future organizational needs.
- Product Evaluation and Implementation: Lead evaluations and implementations of new technology products to enhance organizational IT capabilities.
- Performance Monitoring: Conduct performance and operational readiness evaluations and continuously monitor systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Issue Resolution: Perform in-depth failure analysis and resolution for network and server systems to maintain high availability and performance.
- Hardware Management: Planning and scheduling the replacement of network hardware to ensure minimal downtime in operations.
- Disaster Recovery and Cybersecurity: Develop technical procedures and oversee planning for disaster recovery, enterprise backups, and cybersecurity initiatives.
- Security Management: Coordinate campus-wide security measures, including antivirus, spam, and malware protection, network firewalls, authentication, and account maintenance; collaborate with the Computer Support Services Manager to ensure robust endpoint security.
- Active Directory Management: Maintain the stability of campus Active Directory services, including the configuration and management of group policy settings.
- Identity Management: Configure, update, and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) identity settings within Microsoft Entra ID to ensure secure and seamless user access.
- Account Management: Oversee account lifecycle management, including the creation, deletion, and disabling of accounts, while maintaining compliance with organizational access control policies.
- Wireless System Support: Support and maintain enterprise wireless systems, including wireless controllers, access points, and associated management tools.
- File Management: Oversee file shares, permissions, and the implementation of alternative file management solutions.
- Storage Administration: Manage the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimal utilization of SAN/NAS resources.
- Cable/Switch Management: Ensure proper equipment rack cable management in communications rooms, including port activation and VLAN administration.
- Data Center Support: Provide data center-level services, including preventive maintenance, environmental monitoring, log interpretation, and firmware updates for routers, switches, backups, and restores.
- Network Design: Implement and maintain network VLANs, DNS enterprise hierarchy, IPv4/IPv6 protocols, and logical network design.
- Network Monitoring: Install, configure, and maintain graphical tools for monitoring network traffic, ensuring continuous connectivity, resource utilization, and trend analysis.
- Systems Administration: Manage hybrid IT environments, including Microsoft Entra ID, Office 365, and Microsoft Exchange; upgrade and maintain both physical and virtual on-premise servers to ensure seamless integration and performance.
- Automation and Scripting: Utilize PowerShell and other scripting tools to automate tasks and implement efficient IT solutions.
- Team Management: Oversee performance assessments, recruitment, and transitional processes for the Network System Support team member.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership while actively performing maintenance, upgrades, and configuration of networks and server systems.
• Develop and execute long-term strategies for the design, implementation, and optimization of campus-wide IT systems.
• Conduct performance monitoring, resolve failures, and plan and perform hardware replacements.
• Directly configure and maintain identity and access systems, including Single Sign-On (SSO) settings in Microsoft Entra ID.
• Coordinate and implement campus-wide security measures, including anti-virus, malware protection, and firewall management.
• Support and maintain Active Directory services, group policies, file sharing systems, and enterprise wireless networks.
• Administer and perform updates for hybrid environments, including Microsoft Entra ID, Office 365, and Microsoft Exchange.
• Lead disaster recovery, enterprise backups, and cybersecurity planning and execution.
• Utilize PowerShell and other scripting tools to automate tasks and streamline processes.
• Perform physical and virtual server maintenance, upgrades, and optimizations.
• Oversee and directly manage the configuration and maintenance of SAN/NAS systems, VLANs, and network design (IPv4/IPv6).
• Manage com-room equipment, including cable organization, port activation, and firmware updates.
• Mentor and collaborate with Network System Support staff, ensuring operational excellence.
What We’re Looking For:
• A hands-on IT professional with expertise in system upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong technical knowledge in hybrid environments, virtualization, Active Directory, and network design.
• Proven experience in maintaining storage systems (SAN/NAS) and enterprise wireless networks.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a commitment to secure and reliable IT operations.
• Leadership capabilities with a willingness to actively perform technical tasks alongside the team.
Why Join Us?
• Take an active role in shaping and maintaining a dynamic IT infrastructure.
• Be a part of a collaborative team that values innovation and hands-on expertise.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth while making a tangible impact.
If you’re a motivated IT professional ready to lead and execute critical projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your skills to a team where you’ll drive both strategy and action!
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology / Information Technology, related field or 8 years of related experience.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in Enterprise Computer System Environments.
- Experience in LAN/WAN technologies, Advanced Systems Administrator, and Enterprise Systems Management; A+ Hardware and Software certification;
- CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent
- Familiarity with Aruba networking and wireless solutions
Physical Demands
- Lift over 50 pounds
- Walk, bend, sit, stand for extended periods of time
- Kneel, climb ladders 6 ft and higher, crouch
- Carry equipment up a maximum of three flights of stairs
- Move equipment via a cart across campus, which includes up and down hills.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications,
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veteran's) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu
Why Work at Tech?
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.
In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.