Director and Deputy CTO for Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $115K - $190K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ February 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring a Director and Deputy CTO for Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications. This role leads and manages the university’s networking, telecommunications, and unified communications infrastructure to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing network and collaboration services that support academic, research, and administrative operations. The Director partners with technology and campus leadership to align strategies, advance digital transformation, and optimize operational efficiency across the network and communications domain.

Highlights

Lead strategic and operational oversight for wired, wireless, research networks, voice, video, messaging, presence, and collaboration tools.
Manage a high-performing team ensuring reliable, secure, and optimized network and telecommunications services.
Align network and communication strategies with institutional priorities in collaboration with senior leadership.
Strong expertise in network and telecommunications management, design, and operations for large-scale infrastructure.
Extensive knowledge of current and emerging network technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, financial planning, and resource allocation.
Proven leadership and communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders including executive-level support.
Minimum of high school diploma and ten years of relevant experience; advanced education in IT or Computer Science preferred.
Annual salary range from $115,084 to $189,892.
Supports the Kansas State University Division of Information Technology, serving academic, research, and administrative departments.