Director of Systems Administration & Operations

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $131K - $171K 💻 Operations 🗓️ January 15th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Director of Systems Administration & Operations. The Director leads the day-to-day management of IT infrastructure, focusing on reliability, cost optimization, performance, security, and user satisfaction. This role provides strategic leadership for data centers, production support, and cloud services while managing Windows and Linux system administrators to ensure scalability and security across on-premise and cloud environments.

Highlights

Oversee daily IT infrastructure operations ensuring service level and system performance compliance.
Lead strategic planning for enterprise systems, data centers, and hosting operations aligned with the university's mission.
Manage and mentor a team of Windows and Linux system administrators supporting hybrid on-premise and cloud environments.
Administer enterprise monitoring, backup and recovery services, and cloud service delivery platforms.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Require a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 10 years in IT with 3+ years in leadership managing cross-functional technical teams.
Technical knowledge including Windows and Linux systems, Azure preferred cloud platforms, ITIL frameworks, and disaster recovery best practices.
Salary range of $131,200 to $170,500 based on qualifications and internal equity.
Position reports to the Executive Director of Cloud & Research Computing Systems within the 712-UTS Operations Department.