Deputy Chief Technology Officer- Enterprise Hosting (SPSA Opt. 3)

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer- Enterprise Hosting, for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), serving as the principal policy formulating administrator for the management processes for Enterprise Infrastructure Operations and Network Operations Information Technology (IT) services statewide. 
• Leads and manages the development and implementation of new technology products and services by researching and recommending implementation of advanced information technology and drives adoption while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence among the infrastructure and network and teams. 
• Serves as official agency spokesperson on behalf of the Chief Technology Officer to internal and external entities regarding infrastructure and network issues. 
• Serves as full line supervisor. 
• Directs the enterprise hosting budget preparation, procurement, and controls appropriation of technology expenditures, including analyzing and providing management with justification of expenditure as well as information on feasibility, availability, and pricing of technologies and services. 
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in management information systems, information technology, computer science, or a directly related Information Technology field.  
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private business Information Technology organization.  
• Requires four (4) years of professional experience in policymaking, strategic planning, and IT solutioning for large scale computer systems and platforms.  
• Requires four (4) years of professional experience supervising a large team of IT professionals.  
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of professional experience in IT leadership overseeing enterprise infrastructure operations and network services, including hosting service operations on-premise or in the cloud, on-premise virtualization, cloud hosting, storage solutions, and mainframe infrastructure, while developing and executing technology strategies aligned with organizational goals. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies, programs, and procedures that enhance IT service delivery, operational efficiency, and security within a large-scale enterprise environment. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience leading the development, implementation, and adoption of new technology products and services, including researching and recommending advanced IT solutions while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience in enterprise planning, decision-making, and developing long-term IT strategies through research, feasibility assessment, and solution recommendations.  
• Four (4) years of professional experience in enterprise IT budget management, including directing budget preparation, procurement, expenditure controls, and justifying technology investments based on feasibility, availability, and cost-effectiveness. 
• Ability to align infrastructure and network operations with organizational and client needs through effective collaboration, strategic planning, demand forecasting, budgeting, and project management to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing IT services. 
• Ability to develop business cases, lead competitive solicitations, negotiate vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) while effectively managing IT procurement and financial planning.
• Extensive knowledge of IT governance, security, and compliance, including implementing incident management procedures, leading incident response efforts, utilizing monitoring tools for performance optimization, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations, enterprise change management, and audit requirements. 
• Ability to serve as an IT spokesperson with authority to make strategic decisions, allocate resources, and coordinate multi-agency initiatives to enhance infrastructure and network services. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ITIL and NIST Cybersecurity Framework principles, ensuring effective IT service management and robust security practices. 
   

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.  
 

• Requires the ability to verify identity. 
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois. 
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties. 
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines. 
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.  
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing. 
• Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine. 
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties. 
   

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.