Chief Information Officer

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Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of technology in one of California's largest and most innovative counties? At County of Riverside, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through innovative, technology-driven solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our IT department through a rapidly evolving landscape.

The Riverside County Information Technology ( RCIT ) department serves as the strategic technology partner for Riverside County, delivering essential IT services that drive innovation, security, and efficiency across County operations.

From critical network infrastructure and cyber security to enterprise applications and field support, RCIT provides the backbone that enables departments to serve the community effectively.

This vital role oversees the IT services provided to 26 departments and supports the mission critical IT services countywide.

The CIO will be responsible for the strategic direction, management, and optimization of the County's technology systems while fostering collaboration and innovation across departments.

This position reports to the County Executive Office through the Assistant County Executive Officer for the Internal Services Portfolio.

The CIO will have overall responsibility for the oversight of more than 360 employees and a budget of over $120 million.

RCIT's scope of operations is both broad and complex.

The Department manages a network of almost 1,500 routers and switches and supports 220 applications, over 1,600 databases, and almost 2,000 GIS web maps.

To carry out this work, RCIT is organized into specialized units: Business Administrative Services, Business Relationships Division, Converged Communications Bureau, Enterprise Applications Bureau, Technology Services Bureau, Information Security Office, and RivCo TV.

The CIO is a politically savvy leader committed to fostering strong relationships with managed and non-managed departments, adapting to evolving operational demands across departments.

This role requires the ability to effectively seek and apply industry best practices to achieve the desired outcomes, straddling the line between innovation and security.

A key challenge will be managing and reducing Internal Service Fund (ISF) costs related to countywide services, all while maintaining exceptional service delivery and staying current with technological advancements.

In addition, it will be important to keep abreast of changing technology and proactively appraise County leadership of beneficial and prudent technological advancements.

As our new CIO, you will play a critical role in leading several major IT initiatives currently underway and those on the horizon such as the Windows 11 upgrade, data center relocation, MPLS network upgrade, .GOV migration, Integrated Services Delivery (ISD), and hybrid cloud expans...