Chief Information Officer

Los Alamos County, NM; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos County, NM seeks a senior leader to direct information technology and records management programs. You will develop strategic IT plans, oversee enterprise IM systems, and improve cost effectiveness, customer service, and business development. Confidential handling of privileged information is required.

The role requires extensive IT leadership experience, cross-functional coordination, and accountability for technology strategy aligned with County goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years’ experience in information technology or related field.
• Five years in a supervisory capacity across all years of job-related experience.
• Successful completion of thorough background investigation, FBI fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, and organizes information technology and records management programs.
• Develops and implements strategic plans for IT and records infrastructure.
• Directs planning and implementation of enterprise IM systems to improve operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

Skills

IT Management

Strategic Planning

Supervisory Experience

Budget Development

GIS

Cloud Computing

Enterprise Databases

Information Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ITIL Certification

PMP Certification

Cloud Platforms

Job description

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Administrative Services/Information Management

SUPERVISOR: Administrative Services Director

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Administrative Services Director, directs, plans, and organizes information technology and records management programs within the County. Develops and implements strategic plans for the county’s information technology and records infrastructure in support of County strategic goals. Directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IM systems in support of operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, customer service quality, and business development. Responsible for all aspects of the organization’s information technology, telecommunications and supporting systems. May act as the Administrative Services Director. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years’ experience in information technology or related field.
• Five years in a supervisory capacity across all years of job-related experience.
• Successful completion of thorough background investigation, including FBI fingerprint check. Must not have been convicted of a felony.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience in an administrative capacity and budget development across all years of job-related experience.
• Experience in oversight and strategic planning across all years of job-related experience.
• PMP, ITIL or any Microsoft, Cisco, or Industry equivalent advanced certification.
• Experience with the following: enterprise databases, enterprise applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enterprise backup systems, enterprise switching and routing, enterprise infrastructure, enterprise servers and enterprise web site management and development.
• Experience with deployment, oversight, and operational usage of Cloud computing platforms