Sentinel is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of IT Infrastructure for a higher education environment in Mobile, AL to lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the university’s enterprise infrastructure. This senior leadership role oversees on-premise and hybrid systems, storage, cloud services, disaster recovery and education-based systems and applications. The Director will provide hands-on technical leadership and direct supervision to the Network Engineer and system administration staff, ensuring secure, scalable, and innovative infrastructure aligned with academic, research, and administrative priorities. This role includes reporting updates, risk assessments and future planning to the CIO and university leadership as needed. This position is a Direct Hire opportunity based in Mobile, AL that will allow for a hybrid work schedule that will require onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for infrastructure platforms, including hyperconverged systems (VMware, Nutanix), storage, backup, and virtual environments.
• Lead architecture planning, lifecycle management, and policy development for enterprise systems.
• Oversee disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) planning, testing, and compliance.
• Manage infrastructure supporting Generative AI (GenAI) applications and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
• Support research computing workflows, HPC environments, and cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Supervise technical staff, conduct performance reviews, and lead vendor negotiations.
• Collaborate with IT leadership on governance, security, and strategic planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Hyperconverged infrastructure (VMware, Nutanix) experience required
• Microsoft 365, Azure AD, hybrid cloud knowledge and experience required
• Disaster recovery and business continuity experience is required
• Research computing and GenAI integration experience is required
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing technical teams and complex projects.
• Certifications (preferred): VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP.
• Experience in or the ability to adapt to higher education culture; strong communication and team skills.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between locations and transportation of equipment.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation Range: 

$95,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

What you get:

• Comprehensive state benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, and generous PTO.
• Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge research infrastructure.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

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