Information Technology Director/Chief Information Officer (CIO) Job Description

Sep 13, 2026

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Information Technology Director/Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all countywide IT functions such as infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, telecommunications, data management, and strategic technology planning. The role develops and enforces IT policies using ITIL and NIST frameworks, manages budgets and procurement, coordinates vendors, and ensures data privacy, disaster recovery, and compliance with state and federal regulations. It leads risk assessments, incident response, security training, multi-site systems coordination, and prepares status and cybersecurity reports for county leadership.

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Information Technology Director/Chief Information Officer Exempt JOB SUMMARY 􀁸 Under general direction, the Information Technology Director / Chief Information Officer (CIO) plans, organizes, directs, and oversees all countywide information technology (IT) functions. This includes infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, telecommunications, data management, personnel management and strategic technology planning. This position ensures reliable, secure, and cost-effective technology services that support county departments, public safety operations, and community services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 􀁸 Develop and implement strategic plans for county-wide information technology (IT) systems and services. 􀁸 Serve as the County POC and contracting officer for contractors and vendors involved in the management, security, and maintenance of all county IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and databases. 􀁸 Based upon ITIL and NIST frameworks, establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. 􀁸 Collaborate with county departments to identify technology needs and deliver effective solutions that support public services. 􀁸 Manage IT budgets, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to optimize resources and control costs. 􀁸 Ensure data privacy, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery plans are in place and regularly updated. 􀁸 Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance county operations and improve service delivery. 􀁸 Communicate IT initiatives, progress, and challenges to county leadership and stakeholders. 􀁸 Represent the county at regional and state technology forums, advocating for the county’s IT interests. 􀁸 Meet regularly with other county Directors/CIOs to be aware of trends affecting county IT systems, to coordinate with and learn of minimum required standards to maintain insurance coverage, and be an active contributing member of the state-wide county IT community to help ensure continuity and consistency of Greenlee’s IT environment with similarly situated entities. 􀁸 Using the NIST framework, develop, implement, and maintain county-wide information security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of sensitive data and compliance with state and federal regulations. 􀁸 Oversee risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for all county information systems, identifying potential threats and recommending mitigation strategies. 􀁸 Coordinate incident response and recovery efforts, including investigation of data breaches and cybersecurity events. 􀁸 Lead ongoing security awareness training programs for county employees to promote best practices and reduce risk. 􀁸 Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to stay informed of emerging threats, trends, and regulatory requirements. 􀁸 Monitor and audit county systems for compliance with security standards, reporting findings and recommending corrective actions. 􀁸 Advise county leadership on technology investments and strategic initiatives to enhance security posture. 􀁸 Prepare and present regular reports on cybersecurity status, incidents, and improvements to county officials and stakeholders. 􀁸 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of information security technologies and best practices relevant to public sector operations in Arizona. 􀁸 Manage, train, and supervise IT staff and/or ensure that adequate training is occurring with IT vendor(s) providing onsite IT services. 􀁸 Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of the IT team or contractor and/or ensures that schedules, organizing, and assignments by IT vendor(s) providing onsite IT services are adequately occurring. 􀁸 Leads development and implementation processes for the organization’s IT systems and department. 􀁸 Develops and implements business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data

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What does the Information Technology Director/CIO oversee?

The CIO plans, organizes, directs, and oversees all countywide IT functions, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, telecommunications, and data management.

Which frameworks are referenced for IT policies and security?

The document specifies using ITIL and NIST frameworks to establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices, including county-wide information security policies.

What are the minimum qualifications for the role?

The minimum qualifications are 8 years of IT experience, 2 technical certifications, and 3 years of experience overseeing IT operations, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Tawan