K-12 IT Strategy Leader & Cybersecurity Executive

District Information Technology, Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

District Information Technology in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Chief Information Officer (IT) to lead district-wide technology strategy, governance, and enterprise systems. The CIO will drive long-range planning, capital budgeting, vendor negotiations, and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with educational and district priorities.

This senior role requires strong leadership and communication skills in a public K-12 setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification required.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (AZ IVP FPCC) fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for planning, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of District-wide technology systems and initiatives.
• Develop and manage IT operating and capital budgets; lead long-range capital planning and procurement.
• Oversee cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and incident response programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Cybersecurity

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Communication

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

CETL certification

AZ IVP FPCC

Job description

District Information Technology in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Chief Information Officer (IT) to lead district-wide technology strategy, governance, and enterprise systems. The CIO will drive long-range planning, capital budgeting, vendor negotiations, and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with educational and district priorities.

This senior role requires strong leadership and communication skills in a public K-12 setting.