Assistant Director of Information Systems and Technology - SERC/AIRC

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Information Systems and Technology is a vital member of the SERC/AIRC Operations team who will oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and staff to support SERC’s and AIRC’s mission and organizational goals. This position reports directly to the SERC/AIRC Chief Technology Officer.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Architect, implement, and maintain websites and applications on cloud infrastructure, primarily AWS.
• Oversee development and testing of web applications to ensure high-quality.
• Build, release, and manage the configuration of all production systems.
• Manage a continuous integration and deployment methodology for server-based technologies.
• Proactively conduct monitoring, disaster recovery, logging, and auditing to ensure maximum uptime.
• Serve as liaison with the Stevens Division of IT on managing various services, licenses, and projects as needed.
• Research emerging technologies, make recommendations, and deliver technical training for staff.
• Collaborate with consultants, vendors, and Stevens Division of IT to address technical, operational, and security needs of SERC/AIRC.
• Oversee data governance, storage, and lifecycle management practices across SERC/AIRC systems.
• Work closely with the Data Strategy team to align IT infrastructure with research and operational data initiatives, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable handling of data.
• Support researchers and staff in data-related tasks, including access, integration, quality assurance, and reporting and Capstone projects.
• Coordinate the selection, purchase, and management of equipment, technology, and related materials for SERC/AIRC office space and conference rooms and for all staff and researchers for both on campus and remote use.
• Maintain a database of all SERC/AIRC equipment, software, and licenses and track their renewal and upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Approximately 4 years of related work experience, preferably including in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in IT management, systems analysis, and technical support.
• Experience with AI safety, cost optimization, and best practices for working with large language models.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, CMMC) and secure data management.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, Cognito, SES, Elastic Load Balancers, etc.)
• Web fundamentals - HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Front-end (CSS) frameworks such as Foundation or Bootstrap
• JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, or Ember, etc.
• NodeJS, PHP Laravel, WordPress, Python Flask, Django
• MongoDB, MySQL
• API design and development
• Git & GitFlow
• DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
• Strong background with Windows operating systems, MS Office, computer hardware, and desktop support.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, working alongside researchers and engineers.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid).

Additional Information

This position requires access to information that may be subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license. As a result, US citizenship or LPR (Lawful Permanent Residence) is required.

Department

SERC and AIRC

General Submission Guidelines

In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application.

Still Have Questions?

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