Deputy Information Technology Director

City of Ontario, CA; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ontario, CA seeks a Deputy Information Technology Director to lead the IT Agency's day-to-day operations across Operations, Systems, Applications, and Information Security. Mission-critical initiatives include public safety IT and major construction projects, requiring a people-focused leader with strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Applicants should have at least six years of progressive government IT experience, including two years in management; a Bachelor's degree is

Qualifications

• At least six years of progressively responsible IT experience in a governmental agency.
• Two years in a managerial capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and service delivery across Operations, Systems, Applications, and Information Security.
• Support a sophisticated technology environment including major City construction projects and extensive public safety operations.
• Provide technology leadership with strong communication and relationship-building skills to the IT Agency leadership team.

Skills

IT leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of Ontario is located approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, with direct access to the I-10, I-210, and I-15 freeways. Over 130 years of success have paved the way for this growing community to be the Premier Community of the Inland Empire.

The Deputy Information Technology Director is a key member of the IT Agency’s leadership team, overseeing day-to-day operations and service delivery across Operations, Systems, Applications, and Information Security. This is an exciting opportunity to support a sophisticated technology environment that includes major City construction projects and extensive public safety operations, as well as help position Ontario for the next generation of municipal technology. Ontario seeks an accomplished, people-focused technology leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Competitive candidates will offer at least six years of progressively responsible IT experience in a governmental agency, including two years in a managerial capacity. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

Salary range $162,698 - $216,486 DOQE, with competitive benefits. Recruitment closes Sunday, October 18, 2026.