Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe successful candidate will demonstrate experience in:Enterprise technology strategy and governanceInfrastructure, networking, cloud computing, telecommunications, and enterprise systemsCybersecurity, risk management, incident response, and business continuityTechnology budgeting, procurement, contract negotiation, licensing, and vendor managementData governance, privacy, records management, and information securityStrategic planning, personnel management, and organizational changeCommunicating complex technical issues to nontechnical audiencesBuilding consensus among stakeholders with differing responsibilities and prioritiesExercising sound judgment, discretion, integrity, and professionalismPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a related fieldSenior technology leadership experience in county or municipal governmentExperience in government, another public-sector organization, or a comparably complex and regulated environmentExperience overseeing infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and data analyticsDemonstrated success leading technology modernization, cloud adoption, system implementation, cybersecurity, or organizational transformation initiativesExperience developing multi-year technology strategies and capital replacement programsProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGCIO, PMP, ITIL, or comparable credentialsAdditional RequirementsMust successfully complete drug and alcohol testing and a thorough background investigation, including a pre-employment polygraph examination. ANDEight (8) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex information technology environments, including three (3) years in a leadership or management role with responsibility for personnel, budgets, infrastructure, enterprise systems, vendors, cybersecurity, and strategic planning.