The 2026 rankings for the 32nd annual Best Places to Work in IT report from Computerworld are out, and Miami has once again been listed as one of the best places to work in IT. We are ranked #17 overall in midsize companies. That is our highest ranking ever!

Miami is the only university on the list in the midsize category.

"Miami has been recognized five times in a row as a Best Place to Work in IT. Every IT staff member at Miami has a reason to be proud,” noted David Seidl, vice president for IT Services and CIO. “The way you support the institution and each other means so much to our community, and this visibility at the national level is a wonderful reflection of the care and dedication you bring to your work every day.”

Miami’s IT Services is dedicated to creating a more secure, technologically innovative, and future-focused university. Computerworld is just reaffirming what we already know about our workplace.

“It’s exciting to be part of an organization that is a wonderful place to work and contribute,” noted Troy Travis, assistant vice president for Enterprise Operations.“The recognition and ranking confirm what most of us already know - we have a great place to work that’s fueled by fantastic people who curate a culture of service orientation and caring. It’s terrific to work in a group with great people who care about doing things the right way and treating people the right way.”

This recognition wouldn’t be possible without incredible leadership, including that of David Seidl, the IT Services Leadership Team, and all of our wonderful managers. More importantly, it wouldn’t be possible without all the amazing people who come to work in IT every day, striving to support Miami.

“As a member of Miami’s IT community, I’m thankful to enjoy where we work, who we work with, and the mission we are enabling… and it’s our people that make IT Services a great place to work,” added Travis.

ElizaMarie Quinn-Alger is the Accessible Technology Coordinator for the AccessMU Center. She expressed that she genuinely enjoys working at Miami. “Each day, I look forward to coming to work, knowing that I can make a difference by helping ensure that workflows and educational experiences are accessible to everyone through Assistive Technology and captioning accommodations,” she says. “I value being part of a close-knit, collaborative, and supportive environment within the AccessMU Center and the IT Department.”

Along with its top 17 overall ranking, Miami came in at #7 in Workplace Modernization, making strong commitments to a flexible workplace. We also ranked #8 in IT Growth, demonstrating leadership in growing our IT ranks.

Growth within IT at Miami takes many forms. It includes expanding skill sets, creating new partnerships, and growing our staff, student employees, and interns.

Quinn-Alger exemplifies this ideal. “One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is seeing our interns succeed as they move into the next chapter of their academic and professional journeys and witnessing their confidence grow. Their skills develop, and their commitment to accessibility deepens, which is truly inspiring. It reinforces the importance of our mission and demonstrates the lasting impact of creating meaningful learning opportunities that prepare our interns for long-term success.”

Since 1994, the annual Best Places to Work in IT feature has ranked the top work environments for technology professionals. This year, the Best Places to Work in IT is brought to you by Computerworld.

The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as workplace culture, IT growth, workplace modernization, IT employee retention and engagement strategies, benefits, and IT career development and training opportunities. In addition, this year, the rankings were reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.

Seidl finished up by saying, “Five years running means that we have a high standard to hit - and I know that IT folks across Miami will keep making Miami a great place to work!"

Miami's John Virden Named a Top 100 CISO

John Virden, Miami’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Assistant Vice President in IT Services, has been named one of the top 100 CISOs in the United States and Canada.

As CISO, it's John's job to keep Miami's data safe from hackers and help our community maintain a high level of vigilance against phishing attacks and other cybersecurity threats.

CISOs Connect sponsors the selections and the judging process by which John was selected for this honor. About the CISOs selected, they said:

“The CISO role is inherently global, with shared challenges across borders. This year's C100 winners showcase exceptional U.S. and Canadian CISO leadership, selected by international peers who understand the complexity and demands of the role, and recognize the need to nurture the coming generation of cybersecurity experts.”

We are tremendously proud of John and the work he has done so far at Miami. He has helped make us a more secure, more engaged environment. Not to mention, he is a supportive leader and a wonderful ambassador for IT Services and Miami.

“It is a true honor to be recognized,” John said. “Looking forward to continued contributions to Miami University, higher education, and our cybersecurity community.”

Thank you very much, John!