Head of IT, US & Canada
About The Position
The Head of IT: USA & Canada is responsible for leading technology strategy, infrastructure development, cybersecurity, and operational support across multiple school sites within the Affinitas Education network. This role ensures secure, reliable, and scalable technology systems that support student learning, staff productivity, and regulatory compliance. The Regional IT Director will play a critical leadership role in new school build-outs, overseeing end-to-end technology deployment, vendor coordination, and infrastructure readiness. This position requires deep expertise in both Microsoft and Google ecosystems, strong experience in educational environments, and the ability to manage IT operations across multiple locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 7–10+ years of IT leadership experience
- 3–5+ years supporting schools or educational organizations
- Demonstrated experience managing technology across multiple sites
- Proven experience leading infrastructure deployments for new facilities
- Strong background in cybersecurity and data protection
- Experience supporting teams and managing vendors
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead IT operations and technology strategy across multiple school sites within the region
- Align regional IT operations with Global standards and expectations
- Develop and implement scalable technology standards for all campuses
- Partner with executive leadership on long-term technology planning and budgeting
- Ensure alignment of IT systems with educational and operational goals
- Provide leadership and mentorship to IT staff and site-based technology personnel
- Manage vendor relationships and service-level agreements
- Design and implement technology infrastructure for new school campuses
- Oversee installation of networks, servers, wireless systems, and security systems
- Coordinate technology readiness timelines for school openings
- Ensure standardization of technology environments across all locations
- Manage hardware procurement, configuration, and deployment
- Lead technology integration during school expansions or relocations
- Lead cybersecurity strategy and risk management initiatives
- Implement and maintain security protocols for student information systems, staff systems, network infrastructure, and cloud environments
- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Manage incident response and data breach procedures
- Oversee endpoint security, access controls, and identity management
- Microsoft Ecosystem Microsoft 365, Azure, Azure AD, SharePoint, Teams, Active Directory, Endpoint management
- Google Ecosystem Google Workspace for Education Google Admin Console Chromebooks device management Google Classroom integration User provisioning and security policies
- Provide technology support for multiple school campuses
- Ensure consistent service delivery across locations
- Monitor system performance and uptime
- Establish IT standards and operating procedures
- Coordinate helpdesk and field support operations
- Manage hardware lifecycle planning
- Ensure adherence to technology and data privacy regulations
- Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory reviews
- Develop policies for acceptable use and data security
- Lead disaster recovery and backup planning
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Competitive paid time off and travel support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
