Strategic CIO for Public Education Data Security

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN, seeks a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to set the strategic vision for district IT, including instructional tech, enterprise systems, network, and data governance. The CIO serves as cabinet-level advisor to the Superintendent and Board, leading a large, distributed IT organization to support students, families, and staff.

The role requires deep public education knowledge, exceptional judgment, and the ability to drive multi-year planning, cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/IS/CSE or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible IT leadership, with experience in enterprise systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision and direction for the District’s IT function, aligning with the District’s strategic plan.
• Lead cybersecurity, data governance, and IT governance across enterprise systems and applications.
• Build and lead a large IT organization, manage budgets, and partner with District leadership and vendors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Educational Technology, or a related field

Master’s degree in one of these fields, Business Administration, or Education Leadership preferred

Job description

Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN, seeks a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to set the strategic vision for district IT, including instructional tech, enterprise systems, network, and data governance. The CIO serves as cabinet-level advisor to the Superintendent and Board, leading a large, distributed IT organization to support students, families, and staff.

The role requires deep public education knowledge, exceptional judgment, and the ability to drive multi-year planning, cloud