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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? 

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu