This is a remote position.

Head of IT: USA & Canada

Affinitas Education

Who We Are

Affinitas Education partners with schools to help them do what they do best: support students and educators. We work alongside leadership teams by providing guidance, resources, and access to knowledge that strengthens school communities and supports meaningful learning environments for students.

Position Summary

The Head of IT: USA & Canada is responsible for leading technology strategy, infrastructure development, cybersecurity, and operational support across multiple school sites within the Affinitas Education network. This role ensures secure, reliable, and scalable technology systems that support student learning, staff productivity, and regulatory compliance.

The Regional IT Director will play a critical leadership role in new school build-outs, overseeing end-to-end technology deployment, vendor coordination, and infrastructure readiness. This position requires deep expertise in both Microsoft and Google ecosystems, strong experience in educational environments, and the ability to manage IT operations across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Regional Oversight

• Lead IT operations and technology strategy across multiple school sites within the region
  

  Align regional IT operations with Global standards and expectations 
  

  Develop and implement scalable technology standards for all campuses
  

  Partner with executive leadership on long-term technology planning and budgeting
  

  Ensure alignment of IT systems with educational and operational goals
  

  Provide leadership and mentorship to IT staff and site-based technology personnel
  

  Manage vendor relationships and service-level agreements
  

Infrastructure & New School Build-Outs

• Design and implement technology infrastructure for new school campuses
  

  Oversee installation of networks, servers, wireless systems, and security systems
  

  Coordinate technology readiness timelines for school openings
  

  Ensure standardization of technology environments across all locations
  

  Manage hardware procurement, configuration, and deployment
  

  Lead technology integration during school expansions or relocations
  

Cybersecurity & Student Data Protection

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and risk management initiatives
  

  Implement and maintain security protocols for student information systems, staff systems, network infrastructure, and cloud environments
  

  Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments
  

  Manage incident response and data breach procedures
  

  Oversee endpoint security, access controls, and identity management
  

Systems & Platform Management

• Microsoft Ecosystem
  






• Microsoft 365, Azure, Azure AD, SharePoint, Teams, Active Directory, Endpoint management
  






• Google Ecosystem
  






• Google Workspace for Education
  

  Google Admin Console
  

  Chromebooks device management
  

  Google Classroom integration
  

  User provisioning and security policies
  

Multi-Site IT Operations

• Provide technology support for multiple school campuses
  

  Ensure consistent service delivery across locations
  

  Monitor system performance and uptime
  

  Establish IT standards and operating procedures
  

  Coordinate helpdesk and field support operations
  

  Manage hardware lifecycle planning
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to technology and data privacy regulations
  

  Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory reviews
  

  Develop policies for acceptable use and data security
  

  Lead disaster recovery and backup planning
  

Salary

• $120,000-$140,000 USD with 10% bonus
  

Why Affinitas Education?

Work that directly supports schools and educators

Opportunity to build relationships across diverse school communities

Remote work with meaningful, people-centered impact

Competitive compensation and benefits

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your motivation to apply for this role and how your background and work experience will support our schools.