Information Technologies (IT) Manager

, AZ, United States

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!

The City of San Luis Arizona is looking for an IT Manager with strong communication and leadership skills who will succeed in meeting the City's goals.

As the IT Manager, you will: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and servers.  Ensure the security, reliability and scalability of IT systems to meet the City’s needs.

Develop and implement IT strategies, policies and procedures to support organizational objectives.  Collaborate with Department Directors to align IT initiatives with City’s goals and drive innovation through technology solutions.

Evaluate and select external vendors, supplies, and service providers for IT products and services.  Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of oursourced IT solutions.

Plan, execute and oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.  Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Ensure prompt provision of technical support and assistance to end-users to resolve technical problems in a timely and efficient manner, implement user training programs to enhance IT literacy and promote self-service solutions.

Through innovative initiatives instructs City staff in the use of standard business and administrative software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management; provides instruction or written documentation where required.

Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect the organization’s data, systems, and networks from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.  Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practices in IT security.

Implements policies and procedures that enhance the efficiency and quality of IT Department’s services.

Ensures on-premises, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, network infrastructure is property serviced and maintained.

Monitor performance if IT Service Desk functions to ensure provision of excellent service.

Stays current with emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovations to improve municipal operations.

Develop and manage the IT budget, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs and optimizing resource allocation, identifying cost savings opportunities and recommending investments in technology infrastructure and services.

Prepare and present reports to senior management and elected officials on IT’s performance and initiatives.

Lead and manage a team of IT professional, including systems administrators, network engineers, and support staff providing guidance, support and mentorship to team members to ensure optimal performance and professional development.

Participates in the recruitment process, ensures adequate staffing levels, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance and provides guidance in employee relations matters.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Possess knowledge of:

Principles and practices of leadership management and supervision.

Functions, operations and technology related to City financial, business, public safety and administrative applications and related hardware and peripherals.

Relevant laws, regulations and compliance related to data protection and privacy, such as CJIS, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.

Understanding of cyber-security and procedures along with knowledge of CJIS, NIST Cyber Security framework and SOC Cybersecurity framework.

Cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect the organization’s data and systems.

Cloud computing infrastructure services and familiarity with Office 365 SaaS solutions and Azure Entra Identity services.

Application, networking, and system software

Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networks and networking equipment such as Cisco

Microsoft infrastructures services and server systems

TCP IP, MS Exchange, MS ISA and group policy

Virtualization technologies

Professional audio/video systems and telecommunication systems.

Server hardware/software setup maintenance and implementation.

Has the ability to:

Manage, coordinate, and mentor assigned staff.

Provide leadership with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

Think strategically to make well-informed decisions to plan projects, set budgeta and delegate work

Understand and oversee agency’s IT Infrastructure including networks, servers, storage and other hardware components.

Stay up to date with information technology trends such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Oversee IT Projects from conception to completion ensuring timely delivery and proper budget.

Manage relationships with third party vendors and service providers to ensure best value of IT investments.

Apply creative and critical thinking in a high demand and fast-paced work environment

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of audience types and using different mechanisms.

Enforce rules, regulations, and policies.

Multi-task and effectively manage numerous priorities within a fast-paced environment

Work effectively as an independent contributor and as a part of a collaborative team.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interacting with the public.

Install, configure and upgrade operating systems and software, using primarily standard financial, business and administrative application practices.

Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures.

REQUIRED:

All requirements must be maintained throughout employment

Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

A valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment

Police Background Check and Polygraph Examination

Education, Training and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field,  AND

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a full-service information technology environment with responsibility for development, management, and utilization of current information technology resources with one (1) of those years in a lead, senior, supervisory capacity; OR

Any combination of education, certification, and experience equivalent the results in the successful performance of the job.

DESIRED/PREFERRED:

CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Verified Network Associate (CCNA) highly desirable

Current ITL, PMP, Security+ and CISSP Certifications are a plus

Master’s Degree

Bilingual in Spanish

San Luis residency

- OPEN UNTIL FILLED -

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development  Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.

Applications will be reviewed every Friday starting March 4th. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.

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