ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES

Sacbar; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Cruz seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Information Services to join our leadership team. This role shapes the county's technology services, oversees complex initiatives, and drives innovative solutions that serve our community.

The successful candidate will work with the Information Services Director, may serve as Director in their absence, and lead enterprise IT operations with a strong focus on cybersecurity and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise IT operations and cybersecurity.
• Ability to lead cross-department projects and teams.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative, adaptable leadership across departments.
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to reliable public service tech.
• Proactive problem solver focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT leadership to shape technology services for the County.
• Oversee complex IT projects and strategic initiatives across departments.
• Act as Director in absence of Information Services Director and collaborate with leadership.

Skills

Enterprise IT operations

Cybersecurity

Multi-department projects

Technical leadership

Communication to diverse audiences

Service excellence mindset

Education

Information Management degree

Public Administration degree

Job description

LEAD THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY!

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an experienced and innovative Assistant Director of Information Services to join our leadership team!

This is an exciting opportunity for an IT leader to help shape the County’s technology services, support strategic initiatives, oversee complex projects, and help drive innovative solutions that serve our community. The Assistant Director works closely with the Information Services Director and may serve as Director in their absence.

Salary: $174,928 – $234,458 annually
Closes: September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Supplemental Questionnaire: Required

Ready to make an impact through technology and public service? Join the County of Santa Cruz and help shape the future of County Information Services!

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Equivalent to graduation with Degree in Information Management, PublicAdministration or related field and four years of supervisory or management
experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for a maximum of twoyears of education.

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Director of Information Services is a forward-thinking technology leader who blends strategic vision with hands on operational expertise. They bring a strong commitment to public service, excel at guiding complex IT initiatives, and foster a collaborative, innovative work environment that supports the County ofSanta Cruz’s mission.

• Experienced in enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, and moderninfrastructure
• Skilled in leading technical teams and managing large,multidepartment projects
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverseaudiences
• Collaborative, adaptable, and effective at building strong cross department relationships
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to secure, reliable public service technology
• Proactive problem solver with a focus on service excellence and
  continuous improvement