Director of Information Technology

Responsibilities

• Direct the strategy and day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department to provide enterprise technology services county-wide.
• Develop and implement long-range strategic plans, IT policies, data governance, and service standards.
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop technical staff, ensuring they maintain current capabilities in emerging technologies.
• Prepare and administer the departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Advise elected officials and department heads on the secure and efficient use of technology resources.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide Cybersecurity Incident Response and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans.
• Manage the procurement lifecycle for technology assets, cloud services (SaaS/PaaS), and external contractors.
• Serve as a strategic liaison to service users, regional partners, and technology vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Six years of administrative and supervisory experience managing enterprise information technology services or infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, including hybrid cloud environments and system integration.
• Deep understanding of modern cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST) and regulatory compliance (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA).
• Proven expertise in project management methodologies and fiscal management.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear terms for non-technical stakeholders.
• Must possess a valid State of Iowa driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP certification.
• CISM certification.
• PMP certification.

About the Company

Polk County provides essential services to its citizens through a dedicated workforce and robust infrastructure. The Information Technology Department is responsible for ensuring that all county-wide digital systems are secure, resilient, and cost-effective to support modern government operations.