Airport Technology Manager

Salary : $69,492.80 - $116,376.00 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 041125
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description
The Springfield-Branson National Airport is seeking its first Airport Technology Manager. This person will manage everything from cybersecurity, hardware/software, and networking infrastructure.
What You'll Do:

• Plan, direct and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of information technology and operational technology systems.
• Develop, configure, maintain, support, and optimize all new and existing technology systems that improve the efficiency of Airport operations across all divisions.
• Oversee and support the computer maintenance services including hardware/software installations, reconfigurations, troubleshooting, repair, application training, and technology procurement process.
• Create, implement, and maintain policies and procedures surrounding the computer usage, network security, and tenant utilization of the IT infrastructure.

What You'll Need:

• Leadership skills - the ability to motivate a team of IT professionals.
• Strong understanding of the latest computer networking and infrastructure modeling.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Serves O/S, Cisco Firewalls, routers and switches, wireless access and bridges, LAN/WAN design.
• Ability to lead a team of individuals focusing on the technology performance and security in a rapidly changing environment

What You'll Love:

• Benefits: Pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
• Growth: Advance your career through professional development, tuition reimbursement, national conference training opportunities, and continuous learning opportunities.

Mission Statement:
The Springfield-Branson National Airport cultivates its connections to the community and the world in three different ways. For those who live here, it's a source of local pride. For those flying anywhere, it's the absolute easiest way to get there. And for those coming in from everywhere in the world, it makes a great and lasting impression.

About Springfield-Branson Airport
SGF is a publicly owned airport in Springfield, Missouri, 190 miles southwest of St. Louis and 150 miles southeast of Kansas City. For people in the Springfield-Branson region, nothing is easier or more direct than flying SGF. We offer competitive fares and nearly every major airport in the world is just one stop away. From the moment you arrive, the state-of-the art facility and thoughtful services are here to help you make your way to your plane conveniently and quickly. Plus, the SGF Community of knowledgeable staff, safety professionals and friendly local fliers will help you feel right at home. We look forward to traveling with you soon!
Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related area;

AND

• Five years of experience in the field of Information Systems. Education, training and/or experience must include experience in Local Area Networking/Wide Area Networking and server operating systems.
• Cisco or Fortinet networking and Microsoft server certifications desirable.

Licensing/Certification

• None required.
• CCNA, Network+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator desirable.

Functions

For more information on the essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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What best describes your level of education related to Information Technology or Computer Science?

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