Deputy CIO — IT Security, Strategy & Governance

City of Rochester Hills; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rochester Hills is seeking a Deputy Director to provide strategic leadership for the City’s technology infrastructure. You will oversee daily IT operations, govern cybersecurity defenses, and supervise MIS staff under the Information Systems Director.

The role includes budget planning, vendor management, and policy development. Qualifications include a MIS/CS degree, 8+ years in IT leadership, and 3+ years supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CS or related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in systems administration, network security architecture, or enterprise technology management.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees cybersecurity defenses and governance of IT infrastructure.
• Manages MSPs and third-party contractors to ensure performance and compliance.
• Directs MIS staff, assigns tasks, and sets performance metrics.

Skills

IT governance

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Vendor management

Network operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in MIS/CS or related field

Job description

City of Rochester Hills is seeking a Deputy Director to provide strategic leadership for the City’s technology infrastructure. You will oversee daily IT operations, govern cybersecurity defenses, and supervise MIS staff under the Information Systems Director.

The role includes budget planning, vendor management, and policy development. Qualifications include a MIS/CS degree, 8+ years in IT leadership, and 3+ years supervising staff.