Department Description

OSUWMC Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud Services provides 24/7 operational support to ensure the availability, performance, and security of critical IT systems across the medical center. This team is responsible for:

• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Managing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and optimizing cloud adoption strategies.
• Enterprise Networks & Compute: Designing and maintaining secure, high-performance networking, server, and storage solutions.
• Mission-Critical Systems: Supporting platforms like Epic, enterprise databases (Oracle, SQL), and high-performance computing for research.
• Observability & Automation: Driving AI-powered monitoring, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Security & Compliance: Implementing cybersecurity policies, risk management frameworks, and business continuity strategies.

Position Summary

The Director of Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud Services provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and operational excellence of OSUWMCs enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and data center services. This role ensures that OSUWMCs technology foundation is secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with healthcare, research, and academic priorities.

As a key IT executive, the Director collaborates with OSUWMC leadership across the enterprise, IT teams, and clinical stakeholders in all areas of the medical center to develop and execute a modern infrastructure strategy, ensuring 24/7 service availability, optimal performance, and compliance with industry regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST).

This position is responsible for leading a high-performing team of engineers, cloud architects, and infrastructure specialists, overseeing multi-cloud platforms, enterprise networks, compute, storage, and mission-critical applications such as Epic. The Director also plays a critical role in cybersecurity strategy, ensuring infrastructure adheres to InfoSec policies, risk management frameworks, and enterprise security initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a strong technical foundation, experienced in enterprise-scale IT transformation, cloud adoption, automation, and operational excellence in regulated environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT Management, or related field and 10 years of IT leadership experience, managing IT teams in a complex, enterprise-scale environment. Seeking candidates with a strong background in infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise platforms; expertise in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies; experience implementing automation, AI-driven monitoring, and self-healing IT operations; knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, ISO 27001).

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!

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About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.

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