Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers state health benefits, pension, 401k, generous time-off, longevity pay, professional development and community service opportunities.
Preferred Education:
Master’s
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking technology leader to serve as the Executive Director of Networking and Security. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of the College’s technology infrastructure, including on-campus and cloud-based networks, enterprise systems, and cybersecurity programs.
The Executive Director provides vision, direction, and oversight for network architecture, data protection, disaster recovery, and compliance with federal and state information security standards. As a member of the Information Technology Services leadership team, the Executive Director partners with institutional leaders to develop strategies that strengthen teaching, learning, and operations across the College.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and generous leave.
Professional development and training opportunities provided by the College and the North Carolina Community College System.
Associate’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in networking and/or cybersecurity, with at least three (3) years in a leadership or managerial role.
Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, information security frameworks, and higher education compliance requirements.
Proven ability to lead staff, manage budgets, and deliver large-scale technology projects.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has spent more than 50 years serving Rowan and Cabarrus counties, ultimately educating nearly 650,000 individuals. Over time, the College has progressively evolved in response to ur community’s workforce and economic development needs, annually serving more than 20,000 individuals on our seven campuses and sites across our two counties. The success stories of our local students and graduates demonstrate an amazing commitment from dedicated faculty and staff. At this time in our history, the work of Rowan-Cabarrus has never been more critical, and the challenge our community faces has never been more pressing, complex or shared.We believe Rowan-Cabarrus has a promise to fulfill- a promise exemplified by a regional mission and a vision for the future vitality of our community in Rowan and Cabarrus counties. We think we’re a part of the solution… and so are you.