Deputy Director of Information Technology

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 100,000

The Deputy Director of Information Technology is a leadership role responsible for the operational excellence and strategic execution of the technology infrastructure for the Illinois House Democratic Caucus. This position will, under the direction of the Director of Information Technology, set strategy and act with executive authority to manage the IT departments staff and resources. The Deputy Director will oversee all technical operations, drive infrastructure projects, and ensure the delivery of stable, secure, and efficient technology services that support the goals of the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Partner with the IT Director in the development and execution of a strategic technology roadmap that aligns with the legislative calendar and organizational priorities;
• Oversee the daily administration and maintenance of all office technology, including network infrastructure (LAN, firewall, and VPN), physical and virtual servers, and cloud services;
• Act on behalf of the IT Director in their absence, making key operational decisions and representing the department in meetings;
• Manage core enterprise applications and systems, including Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Google Workspace, and endpoint management solutions;
• Establish and monitor IT service level agreements for helpdesk and infrastructure performance;
• Serve as liaison for biennial IT performance audits, ensure compliance with NIST standards, and develop remediation plans for any findings;
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate IT staff, focusing on collaboration and continuous improvement.

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QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

TO : Pamela Lassiter

Illinois House of Representatives

Office of the Speaker

Room 419, Stratton Building

Springfield, IL 62706

plassiter@hds.ilga.gov

The Office of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, military discharge, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.