Bezos Academy
Overview
Senior Director Information Technology at Bezos Academy. Lead the enterprise-wide design, delivery, and execution of IT systems and services that power the organization’s mission, including operations, security, data privacy, procurement, and cloud administration. Lead a cohesive, high-performing team to support a multi-state network of schools and a distributed workforce. Reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is a key member of the technology leadership team. Location
Seattle, WA Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA. Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position. The full salary range for this position in Seattle, WA, is $232,000-$395,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. See details for additional information. Minimum Qualifications
Twelve or more years of relevant experience in information systems and technology, with eight or more years in interdisciplinary team management that includes hiring, managing, and developing staff Experience leading IT with responsibility for core infrastructure (help desk, systems engineering, cloud services) as well as security functions Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 enterprise ecosystem (including Entra ID, SharePoint, and other Azure services) plus extensive experience with cloud infrastructure Demonstrated success in high-growth or startup environments while overseeing both software and hardware for a nationally or internationally distributed organization Superior communication and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and solve ambiguous and/or technical problems and then convey key information to diverse technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading IT in the education, nonprofit, or early-stage product sectors Strong grasp of AWS and cloud-first enterprise architectures Skill in vendor management, contract negotiations, and IT budgeting Experience with enterprise-wide adoption and governance of AI tools and technologies Experience leading security teams to ensure organizational compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy requirements Track record of using data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions, with strong analytic skills Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the execution of an enterprise-wide IT strategy aligned with organizational growth and the CTO’s long-term technology vision; serve as a core member of the Technology leadership team; build and evolve a secure, scalable IT ecosystem; lead and develop a multi-functional, geographically distributed team. IT Operations & Systems Engineering: Lead operations of IT services (help desk, systems engineering, endpoint management, infrastructure, cloud platforms); own procurement, budgeting, and lifecycle management of devices, software, and IT services; establish and refine IT policies, asset management, and SLAs; oversee nationwide IT infrastructure for schools and offices, ensuring uptime, security, and performance; roll out and maintain hardware and software across the network. Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: Lead information security to ensure robust security protocols, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks; drive policy enforcement and awareness training; collaborate on incident response readiness and business continuity planning. AI Enablement: Assess and evolve internal policies for responsible and secure use of AI tools; guide cross-functional adoption of enterprise AI tools; partner with Engineering and Data teams to ensure secure, scalable AI initiatives; stay current on enterprise AI trends and translate opportunities into scalable solutions.
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Senior Director Information Technology at Bezos Academy. Lead the enterprise-wide design, delivery, and execution of IT systems and services that power the organization’s mission, including operations, security, data privacy, procurement, and cloud administration. Lead a cohesive, high-performing team to support a multi-state network of schools and a distributed workforce. Reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is a key member of the technology leadership team. Location
Seattle, WA Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA. Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position. The full salary range for this position in Seattle, WA, is $232,000-$395,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. See details for additional information. Minimum Qualifications
Twelve or more years of relevant experience in information systems and technology, with eight or more years in interdisciplinary team management that includes hiring, managing, and developing staff Experience leading IT with responsibility for core infrastructure (help desk, systems engineering, cloud services) as well as security functions Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 enterprise ecosystem (including Entra ID, SharePoint, and other Azure services) plus extensive experience with cloud infrastructure Demonstrated success in high-growth or startup environments while overseeing both software and hardware for a nationally or internationally distributed organization Superior communication and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and solve ambiguous and/or technical problems and then convey key information to diverse technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading IT in the education, nonprofit, or early-stage product sectors Strong grasp of AWS and cloud-first enterprise architectures Skill in vendor management, contract negotiations, and IT budgeting Experience with enterprise-wide adoption and governance of AI tools and technologies Experience leading security teams to ensure organizational compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy requirements Track record of using data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions, with strong analytic skills Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the execution of an enterprise-wide IT strategy aligned with organizational growth and the CTO’s long-term technology vision; serve as a core member of the Technology leadership team; build and evolve a secure, scalable IT ecosystem; lead and develop a multi-functional, geographically distributed team. IT Operations & Systems Engineering: Lead operations of IT services (help desk, systems engineering, endpoint management, infrastructure, cloud platforms); own procurement, budgeting, and lifecycle management of devices, software, and IT services; establish and refine IT policies, asset management, and SLAs; oversee nationwide IT infrastructure for schools and offices, ensuring uptime, security, and performance; roll out and maintain hardware and software across the network. Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: Lead information security to ensure robust security protocols, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks; drive policy enforcement and awareness training; collaborate on incident response readiness and business continuity planning. AI Enablement: Assess and evolve internal policies for responsible and secure use of AI tools; guide cross-functional adoption of enterprise AI tools; partner with Engineering and Data teams to ensure secure, scalable AI initiatives; stay current on enterprise AI trends and translate opportunities into scalable solutions.
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