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Director of Infrastructure and Security - College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 30, 2025
Director of Infrastructure and Security - College of Medicine Director of Infrastructure and Security - College of Medicine Hiring Department: College of Medicine, Administration Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037745 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 8:30AM-5PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: 11/12/2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $100,000.00 - 140,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Director of Infrastructure and Security at the University of Illinois College of Medicine is responsible for leading and managing the institution's IT infrastructure and security operations within College of Medicine Information Resources (COM IR). The Director will support the Associate Dean to ensure the reliability and security of IT systems, and support the College's mission of excellence in education, research, and patient care. Key responsibilities include managing daily operations and collaborating with UIC Technology Solutions and UI System IT infrastructure and cybersecurity teams. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Cyber Security Planning Data Platforms (Cloud and On-Premise) and Data Centers Networking and Unified Communication Technical Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Data Protection Infrastructure Applications Duties & Responsibilities: The Director collaborates with stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure and security activities, and ensures modern infrastructure capabilities align with organizational goals and quality standards while fostering a service-oriented culture that delivers value. Expertise in infrastructure, security, and operations is crucial for leading growth in these areas across the college of medicine. The Director promotes continuous improvement in information security practices, including regulatory awareness, privacy, and security. Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the College's IT infrastructure, including data centers, cloud services, networking, and unified communications. Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for IT infrastructure and security that aligns with the College's goals. Plan, assign, and review staff work to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop, and manage administrative staff to ensure that the team can meet department objectives. Develop, test, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and technologies in alignment with the Security Strategy and COM Information Resources goals to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop, test, update, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the resilience of IT services. Participate in strategic, budget/fiscal, and technology planning for the department, suggesting day-to-day and long-term enhancements to service delivery to clients. Participate in CISPO and IT Leadership committees to establish metrics and reporting framework to measure the efficiency, effectiveness, and maturity level of the program. Act as the primary technical liaison to vendors of third-party systems within the infrastructure domain: track vendor roadmaps, advocate for institutional needs, and escalate technical issues. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, administrative staff, and IT teams (including Product Managers and Project Managers) to identify infrastructure and security needs, anticipate testing and change requirements, and implement solutions. Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of IT systems. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Engage with IT governance frameworks to support effective decision-making and risk management. Ensure the availability of effective professional development and training opportunities associated with core services to enable client success. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or closely related field of study. Minimum of 10 years of professional IT experience which includes 5 years' experience in a management or director capacity Demonstrated experience within IS Security which includes experience in assessing, monitoring and maintaining, and evaluating information security policies and systems, including hardware, firmware and software. Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of information security technical and management experience in large enterprises. Strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies, and policies. Ability to develop and articulate a compelling business case for recommended actions. Knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across UNIX, LINUX, and Windows environments; Experience with Active Directory, Cloud Security, Risk Management To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17307?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1e7c8e2f19d00046839e598e6e8f9c25