City IT Manager: Infrastructure, Security & Strategy

Brea City Hall; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brea City Hall seeks an IT Division Manager to lead the Information Technology Division, directing infrastructure, budgets, and personnel to meet organizational goals with a strong focus on customer service.

The role includes strategic planning, IT service delivery, and support for internal and external customers, with responsibility for emergency responses, cybersecurity practices, and policy development related to technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in information systems operations and maintenance including microcomputer applications software training and writing user documentation.
• Two (2) years of supervision and development of professional and/or technical information systems employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, business administration or closely related field; master’s desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the efficiency, security, and reliability of the City’s information systems.
• Oversee city‑wide computerized applications and coordinate resolutions of tech issues.
• Prepare and administer the division’s operating budget and forecast staffing needs.
• Negotiate and finalize vendor purchases and ensure SLAs are met.
• Develop long-range IT planning and oversee AI technology adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Customer service

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/MIS/BA

Master’s degree desirable

PMP certification desirable

Tools

AI technologies

Job description

Brea City Hall seeks an IT Division Manager to lead the Information Technology Division, directing infrastructure, budgets, and personnel to meet organizational goals with a strong focus on customer service.

The role includes strategic planning, IT service delivery, and support for internal and external customers, with responsibility for emergency responses, cybersecurity practices, and policy development related to technology initiatives.