Director of Network Infrastructure and Services

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Director of Network Infrastructure and Services

Role Title

Info Technology Manager II

Role Code

39116-SW

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

07

Position Number

26100099

Agency

VCCS-System Office

Division

System Office (Div)

Work Location

Chesterfield - 041

Hiring Range

$130,000 - $150,000

Emergency / Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

A-Official or Administrator

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

No

Work Schedule

The hours will vary depending on need, generally 40 hours per week.

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The chief objective of the Director is to provide day-to-day leadership, administration, and support for all activities associated with maintaining and operating the system-wide shared VCCS Information Technology Infrastructure. The activities managed by this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

1. Administer and support the ITS network infrastructure, specifically the local area network, backbone, and network servers required to provide connectivity and access to all VCCS IT resources.

2. Leads planning, communication, and coordination for the execution of all infrastructure initiatives and activities across the organization.

3. Develops the scope of work and the related plans for all major network infrastructure projects.

4. Provides technical subject matter expertise as needed.

5. Oversees skills transfer and personnel development for all support personnel.

6. Ensures enterprise services meet or exceed the SLA's.

7. Works with business unit managers and forms alliances on projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements / conflicts, and vendor contract clarification.

While this position is not a forward-facing role, it is responsible for the core infrastructure on which the entire VCCS depends for all operations across the organization as a whole. It is therefore expected that the employee will be able to work on a fully remote basis, planning time appropriately and going where needed throughout the VCCS in order to ensure the successful operation of the System Office and all colleges and satellite locations in Virginia. The employee will attend all required meetings, either in person or remotely as dictated by current circumstances. The employee will be generally available during normal work hours but will be fully prepared to routinely work as needed outside of those hours in order to maintain the 24O7 service required by the VCCS .

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's / Required Qualifications

Significant understanding and management capability related to the effective planning, implementation, and maintenance of a highly technical and complex information technology network infrastructure. Must be detail-oriented and have strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, in addition to the following.

Comprehensive knowledge of :

• Juniper and Cisco Routers
• Cisco ACI and Juniper Networks
• BGP and OSPF routing protocols
• QoS
• PRTG Network Monitor
• Routing and Switching
• VLANs
• Network Cabling
• Sub-netting, NIC -bonding
• TCP / IP, IPv4, 1Pv6
• Juniper and Cisco switches
• BlueCat DNS and DHCP
• WLAN
• Wireshark
• Palo Alto Firewalls / Panorama
• Aruba ClearPass RADIUS and TACACS

Considerable knowledge of :

Skills :

Comprehensive oral and written communication skills.

Considerable :

Working skill in :

Ability :

Education :

Experience :

Additional Considerations

Professional certifications in one or more of the following areas :

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

Yes

Required Travel

Travel as required to colleges throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as the System Office and the Shared Services Center. Travel is also required for meetings, training and professional development.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

CLS_4186P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

12 / 05 / 2025

Job Close Date

01 / 05 / 2026

Open Until Filled

No

Agency Website

https : / / www.vccs.edu /

Contact Name

Patsy Rose

Email

prose@vccs.edu

Phone Number

804-819-4938

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link : https : / / www.dars.virginia.gov / drs / cpid / PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

This position is a state classified position. All classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include : fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link : http : / / ethics.dls.virginia.gov /

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting

https : / / jobs.vccs.edu / postings / 91142