Chief Technology Officer

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Revenue is seeking a hands-on, high-impact Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will not only manage the roadmap but also build it. This role involves leading a technical evolution, bridging the gap between complex on-premise legacy systems and modern, resilient cloud environments. The CTO will be the go-to person for the hardest technical problems and will foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Requirements

10+ years of deep technical experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture.
Practitioner of DevSecOps.
Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, PCI-DSS, CJIS, and SOC2 standards.
4+ years of senior leadership experience (Deputy CTO, VP of Engineering, Chief Architect, Principal Engineer).
Verifiable, current ability to design infrastructure, review configurations, and solve complex technical problems with "hands-on" precision.
Ability to explain complex architectural trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy.
Understanding of budgets and business-planning.
Knowledge of and Demonstrated experience with TechOps and DevSecOps processes, tools and technologies.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Effective project management skills.
Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as GMail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
Proficiency in on-premise as well hybrid (on-prem and public cloud) infrastructure and network environments.
Proficiency in new process development, process optimization, IT and Infosec policies and procedures, Agile and traditional Project Management methodologies.
Proficiency in CI/CD - automation processes and tools.
Proficiency in infrastructure such as Cloud Migration, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Disaster Recovery (DR).
Ability to seamlessly translate deeply technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and translate high-level strategic vision into actionable technical deliverables.
Ability to engage in technical development, review complex code or system configurations, and design enterprise infrastructure, networks, and software products in a current, hands-on capacity.
Ability to conduct technological analyses and research.
Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another.
Successfully pass background and reference checks.
Arizona Tax Filing Records Check.
If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Experience leading modernization in large-scale enterprise, financial, or public sector environments.
A strong track record of executing enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Expertise in data security, compliance frameworks, and the privacy standards required for sensitive financial/tax data.
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or technical employment of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in architecture, perform code reviews, design and implement secure cloud networks, and act as the final escalation point for technical roadblocks.
Define and execute technical roadmaps to modernize infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security across legacy and cloud-native environments.
Mentor and coach senior engineers and architects, establishing rigor in SDLC and DevOps practices.
Translate high-level business objectives into tangible, scalable technical deliverables.
Actively participate in architectural design, code reviews, and complex troubleshooting sessions.
Serve as the ultimate point of escalation for severe technical challenges.
Design resilient, scalable, and secure system architectures.
Continuously assess emerging technologies, frameworks, and tooling.
Formulate and maintain forward-looking technology roadmaps.
Lead the strategic transition from legacy platforms to modern environments.
Bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic objectives.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and accountability.
Provide direct guidance, mentorship, and technical coaching to technical staff.
Establish and enforce rigorous SDLC processes, DevOps practices, and quality assurance standards.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule