IT Director

Linn County•Linn County Community Services Building, IA

About The Position

The IT Director provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Linn County’s Information Technology Department and technology use across County departments. The role directs the planning, security, operation, and modernization of the County’s technology environment, ensuring technology investments and services support the County’s Strategic Plan and operational goals and are delivered securely, reliably, and cost-effectively. The IT Director manages IT services, the department budget, and staff. The position develops the IT strategic roadmap; establishes technology governance, standards, policies, and project priorities; and advises the County Board, departments, and committees on technology strategy, emerging technologies, and risks. It provides strategic oversight of information security, privacy, IT operations, disaster recovery, continuity, vendor relationships, project management, and service performance. The director also leads and develops IT staff, makes employment decisions, and serves as the County’s primary representative on technology matters. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listed salary range is $132,534 minimum to $160,240 midpoint.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science, or another related field.
Over six years of experience, including two years in a supervisory or management position.
An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge and skills may be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop and carry out the IT strategic roadmap aligned with the County’s Strategic Plan.
Set technology governance, standards, policies, and project priorities; advise the County Board, departments, and committees on technology strategy, emerging technologies, and risks.
Promote sound IT and data governance and analytics.
Provide strategic oversight of the information security program, including policies, risk assessments, access controls, vulnerability management, incident response, and security awareness training.
Ensure security and privacy requirements are integrated into systems and processes, and coordinate with internal and external partners on compliance and incident response.
Plan and direct the operation, maintenance, and support of information services and systems; evaluate systems and emerging technologies; and establish standards, priorities, and performance indicators.
Oversee escalation procedures and incident, problem, and change management processes to ensure reliable, secure, and responsive services.
Establish and maintain disaster recovery and continuity capabilities for critical systems and data; oversee backup, redundancy, and recovery testing; and coordinate with emergency management during cyber incidents, infrastructure failures, and disasters.
Develop and manage the department budget in accordance with County policies and practices; evaluate and approve technology expenditures; and prepare and present budget proposals and reports.
Direct the selection, oversight, and evaluation of technology vendors, contractors, and service providers; establish, approve, and monitor service-level agreements, contract requirements, and deliverables.
Establish project management practices for scope, budget, schedule, and performance measures; monitor project execution, milestones, costs, risks, and deliverables; and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Direct, supervise, and develop IT staff directly and through management staff; evaluate staffing; promote training and succession planning; and build a collaborative, service-oriented team culture.
Make and approve employment decisions, including hiring, discipline, termination, and related actions.
Serve as the County’s primary contact and representative on technology matters; prepare and present reports, budget requests, and recommendations to the Board, executive leadership, and committees; and maintain relationships with agencies, vendors, and the public.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement System pension plan (IPERS)
Wellness program offering eligible employees credit on insurance premiums
Free on-site fitness centers
County-paid basic life insurance
12 paid holidays per year
Training and professional development opportunities
Competitive wages with annual pay increases and annual cost-of-living increases, depending on budget