Director of IT – Perth Amboy

Is seeking a Director of Information Technology to plan, direct, and oversee municipal technology operations. This full-time position ensures secure, reliable, and compliant technology services for City departments and the community, consistent with applicable laws and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:?

The Director serves as the primary contact for technology services and daily support operations. The position assumes full accountability and responsibility for data center operations, application development, technology maintenance, hosting, and network and communications infrastructure. The role leads and manages technology staff, establishes and enforces technical standards and best practices, and anticipates, evaluates, and responds to emerging technologies to ensure continuity and maintenance of solutions and services.

Responsibilities include administering the City's information security program, providing staff training, managing operations to meet budgetary and financial goals, and supporting e-Government applications to enhance services to residents and businesses.

Qualifications:?

Candidates must have 5-7 years of technology experience in programming and system design, with a minimum of two years in a leadership role involving supervision or management. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of technology infrastructure and architecture, including data center operations, data and voice communications, emergency management services, solution acquisition, contract management, application development, and system development practices. Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills are required.

A bachelor's degree in information technology is required; a master's degree and experience in local government or the public sector are preferred. EOE Salary Range: $105,000 commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume by the closing date to: employment