Los Angeles Unified School District
Associate Chief Information Officer, IT Infrastructure
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Associate Chief Information Officer, IT Infrastructure
Salary Details
$207,080.00 – $258,010.00 Yearly
Application Dates Open: 11/14/2025
Close: To be determined
About LAUSD LAUSD is the second‑largest school district in the United States, serving nearly 575,000 students across 1,190 schools and centers within 710 square miles. We employ over 74,000 people and are one of the city’s largest employers.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.
Members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
24 days of paid vacation for executive employees.
13 paid holidays per year.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Direct the development and implementation of the District’s information technology infrastructure strategies.
Identify new and emerging technology products and ensure successful implementation with minimal disruption.
Architect, implement, and manage the District’s technology infrastructure to support schools and offices.
Validate infrastructure requirements for software applications.
Establish network and data center technology policies and standards.
Direct technical reviews of IT projects.
Advise the Chief Information Officer on complex technology projects and initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership and the Project Management Office on standards, evaluations, and prioritization.
Develop technology contingency and disaster recovery plans.
Ensure high availability of infrastructure services through capacity planning.
Direct the development of the IT infrastructure roadmap and refresh strategy.
Education • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field. • Master’s degree in management information systems, computer science, business, or public administration is highly preferable.
Experience • Six years of executive or senior‑level experience managing IT infrastructure architecture for a large organization (≥10,000 employees). • Three years of experience in program/project management, network operations, and server/storage management. • Preferred: Executive or management‑level data center experience.
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in California.
May be required to travel across the District.
Special Notes
Senior Management classification.
May be called at any hour.
May be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure architecture, data center operations, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Expertise in enterprise architecture, telecommunications (VoIP, converged systems), and small‑medium enterprise solutions.
Proficiency with Active Directory, GPO, virtualization, BMC, MDM, MPLS, and related technologies.
Strategic forecasting and long‑term planning for technology infrastructure needs.
Executive-level project and portfolio management, risk management, and budgeting.
Strong personnel practices, training, and employee relations skills.
Employment Selection Process The selection process includes application review and completion of the online questionnaire. Complete and upload your resume and responses through the official application portal. For more information, visit the LAUSD careers site.
Application Process For technical assistance with the online application, email helpmeapply@lausd.net.
To learn about the current application deadline, visit
LAUSD Jobs .
Equal opportunity: The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a discrimination‑free workplace and a learning environment free from harassment and intimidation. For more information or to request accommodations, call (213) 241‑3455 or email support@lausd.org. The District prohibits discrimination on protected bases and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.
Additional Posting Information Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list, typically active for 12 months, and may be considered for related classifications.
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Application Dates Open: 11/14/2025
Close: To be determined
About LAUSD LAUSD is the second‑largest school district in the United States, serving nearly 575,000 students across 1,190 schools and centers within 710 square miles. We employ over 74,000 people and are one of the city’s largest employers.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.
Members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
24 days of paid vacation for executive employees.
13 paid holidays per year.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Direct the development and implementation of the District’s information technology infrastructure strategies.
Identify new and emerging technology products and ensure successful implementation with minimal disruption.
Architect, implement, and manage the District’s technology infrastructure to support schools and offices.
Validate infrastructure requirements for software applications.
Establish network and data center technology policies and standards.
Direct technical reviews of IT projects.
Advise the Chief Information Officer on complex technology projects and initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership and the Project Management Office on standards, evaluations, and prioritization.
Develop technology contingency and disaster recovery plans.
Ensure high availability of infrastructure services through capacity planning.
Direct the development of the IT infrastructure roadmap and refresh strategy.
Education • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field. • Master’s degree in management information systems, computer science, business, or public administration is highly preferable.
Experience • Six years of executive or senior‑level experience managing IT infrastructure architecture for a large organization (≥10,000 employees). • Three years of experience in program/project management, network operations, and server/storage management. • Preferred: Executive or management‑level data center experience.
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in California.
May be required to travel across the District.
Special Notes
Senior Management classification.
May be called at any hour.
May be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure architecture, data center operations, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Expertise in enterprise architecture, telecommunications (VoIP, converged systems), and small‑medium enterprise solutions.
Proficiency with Active Directory, GPO, virtualization, BMC, MDM, MPLS, and related technologies.
Strategic forecasting and long‑term planning for technology infrastructure needs.
Executive-level project and portfolio management, risk management, and budgeting.
Strong personnel practices, training, and employee relations skills.
Employment Selection Process The selection process includes application review and completion of the online questionnaire. Complete and upload your resume and responses through the official application portal. For more information, visit the LAUSD careers site.
Application Process For technical assistance with the online application, email helpmeapply@lausd.net.
To learn about the current application deadline, visit
LAUSD Jobs .
Equal opportunity: The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a discrimination‑free workplace and a learning environment free from harassment and intimidation. For more information or to request accommodations, call (213) 241‑3455 or email support@lausd.org. The District prohibits discrimination on protected bases and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.
Additional Posting Information Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list, typically active for 12 months, and may be considered for related classifications.
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