Information Technology Director

Information Technology Director

Salary

$113,110.40 - $159,993.60 Annually

Location

IT Main Office (Shalimar), FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-223

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Questions

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Information Technology Department.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Directs all technology, data management, cyber security, cloud computing, physical security technology, and associated infrastructure and resources under the purview of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners.
• Manages and supervises staff to include assignment, scheduling, interviewing/hiring, training and development, and discipline.
• Functions as County Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Develops and enforces IT related policies, procedures, training and best practices.
• Develops, implements and monitors strategic, information security and IT risk assessment strategies.
• Provides IT-related strategic planning and execution to support county wide goals.
• Directs and manages the Okaloosa County Fiber Optic Network Utility, stakeholder partnerships and the enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Ensures 24x7 IT support to critical infrastructure and county wide operations.
• Develops and negotiates contracts, Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and Indefeasible Right of Use ("IRU") Agreements with military, colleges, school boards and other governmental and private entities.
• Plans, develops and implements department operating budget; monitors and tracks cost expenditures; coordinates technology related budget items with other departments and agencies.
• Directs and approves the procurement of all technology, systems, infrastructure, and related services.
• Provides citizen access to public information; responds to public information inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience: Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise information technology management, encompassing networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, server infrastructure, systems administration, geographic information systems (GIS), and fiber optic network infrastructure, five (5) years of which shall be in a senior leadership capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to operate office equipment to include, computers, copy/fax machines, and related peripherals. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Requires periodic walking/standing with occasional bending and stooping. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to read and interpret a variety of highly to moderately complex technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages used within the parameters of the job and with a broad array of individuals from various professional backgrounds.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to make independent judgments; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; interpret graphs.

Interpersonal Temperament Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with frequent deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff and the general public.

01

Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.

• No formal education, but I have relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above
• None of the above

02

If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.

03

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you possess in enterprise information technology management, encompassing networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, server infrastructure, systems administration, geographic information systems (GIS), and fiber optic network infrastructure?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 6 years
• At least 6 years but less than 8 years
• At least 8 years but less than 10 years
• At least 10 years but less than12 years
• At least 12 years but less than 14 years
• 14 years or more

04

Please describe your progressively responsible experience in enterprise information technology management, encompassing networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, server infrastructure, systems administration, geographic information systems (GIS), and fiber optic network infrastructure (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.

05

How many years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise information technology management, encompassing networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, server infrastructure, systems administration, geographic information systems (GIS), and fiber optic network infrastructure do you possess in a senior leadership capacity?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• At least 7 years but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

06

Please describe your progressively responsible experience in enterprise information technology management, encompassing networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, server infrastructure, systems administration, geographic information systems (GIS), and fiber optic network infrastructure in a senior leadership capacity (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.

07

Please describe your senior leadership experience in leading staff, preparing and monitoring budgets, developing proposals, making presentations, reviewing payroll, and conducting procurements related to enterprise information technology management.

08

Do you possess a valid driver license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Okaloosa County

Address 302 N. Wilson St. Suite 203

Crestview, Florida, 32536

Phone (850) 689-5870

Website http://www.myokaloosa.com