Senior Director of Technology Enterprise Systems & Security (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Technology Enterprise Systems & Security serves as a key member of the Office of Technology leadership team, responsible for the design, integration, security, and reliability of Boston Public Schools’ enterprise technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of the district’s enterprise systems architecture, ensuring alignment across applications, identity systems, integrations, and data platforms
• Oversee system integration strategy, including APIs, data pipelines, and interoperability across core platforms
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and make recommendations on enterprise application strategy and vendor solutions
• Oversee enterprise identity and access management systems, including Active Directory, Google Workspace, SSO, and identity provisioning systems
• Ensure secure, reliable access to systems for all students and staff
• Align identity systems with security, compliance, and operational requirements
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of system integrations and data pipelines across the district’s technology ecosystem
• Oversee integration of third-party systems, cloud platforms, and internal applications
• Evaluate and establish development, testing, and release standards for integration and application work, including documentation and quality assurance practices
• Ensure reliable, scalable data movement into enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake)
• Lead the development and maturation of the district’s cybersecurity program, aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST)
• Oversee endpoint security, web filtering, threat detection, and incident response processes
• Establish and enforce security policies, controls, and monitoring practices
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across systems, applications, and integrations
• Oversee enterprise platform & systems administration
• Ensure systems are configured, maintained, and monitored to meet performance, reliability, and security standards
• Eliminate single points of failure through documentation, cross-training, and shared ownership models
• Ensure high availability and operational continuity across critical systems
• Establish governance structures, technical standards, and operating procedures for enterprise systems and integrations
• Define and enforce standards for development, configuration, testing, and release management
• Ensure proper documentation, system monitoring, and operational readiness across all platforms
• Partner with Strategy & Operations to align technical execution with broader organizational priorities
• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for enterprise systems, integrations, and security
• Build team capacity across identity, integration, and security domains
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across technical functions
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 7–10+ years of experience in enterprise systems, application development, or systems integration
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in complex environments
• Strong understanding of system architecture, integrations, identity management, and enterprise platforms
• Experience integrating third-party cloud-based systems and applications
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling technical systems and teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Current authorization to work in the United States
• An understanding of and commitment to gain greater understanding of what is necessary for an urban school system to enjoy continuous improvement in an increasingly complex and competitive environment
• A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education