Director of Technology Services

Job Information

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Director
• Date Posted: 1/17/2026
• Location:
  
  District Administrative Center
• Date Available:
  
  7/1/26
• Closing Date: 1/30/26
• District:
  Barrington Community Unit School District 220

• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, including the ability to guide teams, manage projects, and support organizational goals.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in network management, systems administration, and network security within a complex, enterprise-level environment.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., networking, server administration, cybersecurity, cloud technologies) required. A degree in Information Technology or a related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience diagnosing complex technical issues and developing effective action plans.
• Advanced technical competency across a broad range of technology systems, including networking, security, infrastructure management, organization, project management, and documentation/record-keeping practices.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding personnel matters and sensitive district information.
• Commitment to following and promoting district, building, and departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Experience managing a District environment that is primarily Apple-based (macOS, iPadOS, iOS, etc.) with Microsoft Windows and other operating systems.

The Director of Technology Services serves as a specialized leader and practitioner responsible for directing the District's technology support team and for designing, implementing, securing, maintaining, and continually enhancing the District's physical network, virtual/cloud-based network, server, and device-management infrastructures. Success in this role requires the ability to lead teams, advanced technical expertise, strong interpersonal and project-management skills, and deep systems/architecture knowledge to support equitable, secure, and high-performing technology services district wide.

This position ensures the performance, reliability, and security of a heavily used LAN/WAN/wireless environment by managing enterprise systems, safeguarding infrastructure integrity, and defending against internal and external security threats. The Director provides strategic and technical leadership in the planning, engineering, monitoring, and future growth of all district technology systems, integrating emerging technologies that enhance operational effectiveness, cybersecurity posture, and instructional support.

Assistant Superintendent of Technology & Innovation

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Operations Specialist

Technology Support Supervisor

• Provide technical leadership for large-scale network, systems, and cybersecurity projects, collaborating across departments as needed.
• Provide leadership in the development, deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of the District's network, server, and cybersecurity infrastructures.
• Implement, secure, and maintain the District's network infrastructure, including enterprise-level routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, access points, VoIP systems, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Implement and maintain the District's server infrastructure, including physical, virtual, and cloud components, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Support and manage all district technology infrastructure, including deploying, maintaining, and updating servers and related systems.
• Oversee the management of computer and device management systems to ensure student and staff device needs are met.
• Manage endpoint security for all district devices (computers, mobile devices, Internet of Things), ensuring they are protected from vulnerabilities and threats.
• Develop, implement, and maintain disaster recovery continuity plans, ensuring resiliency and preparedness.
• Establish robust monitoring processes for technology systems to provide optimal performance, uptime, and security.
• Secure network authentication, authorization, and accountability, using appropriate identity and access management technologies.
• Create and maintain role-based user privileges and databases, aligning with District security policies.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend best practices for planning, engineering, implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting all technology, network, and cybersecurity systems.
• Test district technology systems for security vulnerabilities and remediate internal and external attacks against the District's network.
• Oversee the development and communication of technical documentation, including system standards, procedures, security protocols, and network/system updates.
• Assist in developing and…