IT Manager lll

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Information Technology has an exciting opportunity for an IT Manager III.

The IT Manager III will report directly to the Assistant Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Technology Services Bureau (TSB), a division comprising over 150 dedicated staff members.

This role will be responsible for the leadership and strategic development of several key teams that provide essential technological support across Riverside County.

The teams include the Microsoft 365, Identity, Infrastructure, Departmental Support, and Client Management.

The IT Manager III's oversight will be determined based on the department's evolving needs and the incumbent's unique expertise and strengths.

Initially, the IT Manager III will supervise 2 to 3 Supervising Systems Administrators and their respective teams.

Over time, this scope of responsibility may adjust to align with the changing requirements of the department.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess exceptional leadership capabilities, a forward-thinking mindset, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with fellow IT Managers to drive the implementation of enterprise strategies and tackle large-scale challenges.

A proven track record of leading enterprise technology teams, along with relevant education and training, forms the cornerstone of the qualifications sought for this role.

The most competitive candidates will have extensive experience providing technological oversight at the enterprise level across a variety of platforms, including the M365 Suite, ProofPoint, VMware environments (such as VCF, VCDR, and VMC on AWS), and leading cloud environments like AWS, Azure, Wasabi, and OCI.

Familiarity with GenAI platforms and PeopleSoft is also highly desirable.

A strong understanding of security frameworks and the importance of compliance, particularly for Azure Cloud services, is preferred.

Additionally, expertise in security best practices for Microsoft Azure Security and Office Data Protection is highly preferred.

The ITM III class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Information Officer.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Department

The Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) department provides information technology services to County departments and agencies and is entrusted with managing and safeguarding the County's enterprise and mission-critical solutions and infrastructure.

RCIT is committed to cultivating a collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters b...