Deputy Chief Information Officer - Frisco, TX

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Job description

Frisco, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, with a current population of 211,224 and a projected build-out population of 323,000 by 2030. This growth is linked to the many amazing things to do in Frisco; which has 1,600 acres of parkland, 90 miles of hike and bike trails, five professional sports teams, shopping, dining, museums, and is the future home of the PGA of America's headquarters. Frisco was named the #1 Best Place to Live in America by MONEY Magazine in 2018, which factored in housing, health and safety, diversity, cost of living, quality of life, education, and local amenities. It's no wonder the City's motto is "Progress In Motion."

The City of Frisco Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for the installation, maintenance, security, and support of the City's internal private network infrastructure connecting 30 City facilities; a private and public Wi-Fi network in all City facilities; nearly 300 physical and virtual servers, desktops/laptops/Mobile Data Computers (MDCs), telephones, and cell phones for over 1,400 employees; support for over 20 core enterprise-level applications and another 80 ancillary applications; 25-30 department technology projects per year; and GIS services for the City and the Frisco EDC.

The City of Frisco seeks an experienced professional with a diverse IT background and foundational knowledge of application life-cycle management, software development, IT infrastructure, security, and project management to serve as its next Deputy CIO. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) the Deputy Chief Information Officer leads and manages the Information Services, Development, and SAFER Programming divisions. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures, supervision of professional personnel, and planning and organization of services to support all City Departments. The Deputy CIO participates with the CIO in the development and implementation of department strategy and has collaborative working relationships with all members of the City Manager's Office and all other Department Directors and Managers.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Programming, or a related field from an accredited college or university and 10 years of progressively responsible experience in system administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of supervisory or managerial experience is preferred. The chosen candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check. A valid State of Texas driver's license is required.

The City of Frisco offers a competitive annual salary range of $110,000-$140,000 based on experience and qualifications.