Deputy Director, Technology Services

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsor ships. Once a job applicant accepts a position, they must complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States before their first day.

This is not a remote work position. The incumbent will be expected to report on-site for in-person meetings, team collaboration, trainings, or other operational needs as determined by the department.

The first application review will be on Thursday, October 22, 2026
. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

Annual Pay Range: $ - $

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on the candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County Technology Services (TS) is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking technology leader for the Deputy Director position. This role is essential to deliver technology, information, and digital services that support county departments, elected officials, partner agencies, and the public.

As Deputy Director, you will serve as the senior operational manager for Technology Services and work with the Director to set priorities, guide strategies, and strengthen operations. You will help lead a department of over 60 FTE and oversee a broad technology portfolio. This includes infrastructure, networking, GIS, enterprise systems, applications, cybersecurity, desktop and server services, web and electronic services, communications, and call center operations.

You will also serve as an operational advisor to County departments, helping identify opportunities to maximize efficiencies, streamline countywide operations, and improve the use of technology across the organization.

Our Deputy Director’s portfolio spans the full range of Technology Services, including:

• Technology Operations: Provide leadership across infrastructure, networking, GIS, applications, enterprise systems, servers, desktop services, communications, web services, and related operations.
• Enterprise Technology Strategy: Implement countywide technology strategy and long-range plans established by the Director. Partner with Technology Services managers to translate strategic direction into actionable plans; develop policies, standards, goals, and priorities; recommend responses to emerging needs; and coordinate implementation across functional areas.
• Cybersecurity & Risk: Oversee security, privacy, compliance, incident response, continuity of operations, disaster recovery, and risk mitigation.
• Digital Innovation & Modernization: Evaluate emerging technologies and lead initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and organizational capability.
• People & Organizational Leadership: Lead managers and staff, develop talent, strengthen collaboration, and foster a high-performing and inclusive culture. Oversee the activities and results of Technology Services divisions, facilitate training and development, and maintain a positive and supportive work environment that fosters equity and inclusion.
• Budget & Resources: Manage complex budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, revenue/resource sharing, expenditures, and technology investments.
• Governance & Customer
  
  Experience:
  
  Strengthen technology governance and ensure services are aligned with the needs of county departments and their customers. Serve as an advisor to County departments on technology-related opportunities, challenges, and solutions that maximize efficiencies and streamline countywide operations.
• Contracts & Vendors: Lead technology procurement, contracting, negotiations, vendor relationships, and performance management.
• Strategic Initiatives & Projects: Lead complex, countywide initiatives…