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Villanova University

Director of Systems Administration & Operations

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $131K - $171K

💻 Operations

🗓️ October 20th, 2025

ITIL

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Director of Systems Administration & Operations. The role oversees daily IT infrastructure operations, ensuring reliability, security, and performance while leading strategic planning and managing systems administration teams across on-premise and cloud environments.

Highlights
  • Lead planning and management of data centers, hosting, production support, and network operations.
  • Oversee enterprise monitoring, backup/recovery services, and cloud service delivery.
  • Manage Windows and Linux systems administrators to support scalable, secure infrastructure.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and align IT resources with strategic objectives.
  • Require expertise in enterprise infrastructure technologies and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
  • Hold at least a bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years IT experience with 3+ years leadership.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, cloud computing training, and certifications like ITIL or Azure Administrator.
  • Salary range $131,200 - $170,500, exempt status, full-time 12-month position.
  • Responsibilities include mentoring staff, fostering collaboration, and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Supports Villanova University's mission as a Catholic institution and emphasizes customer-focused service and operational excellence.