Deputy Director of IT chez Frederick County Local Government, VA

About the Department

Are you a strategic IT leader who thrives on turning complex ideas into clear, actionable solutions? Frederick County Government is seeking a highly knowledgeable Deputy Director of IT to serve as a trusted advisor and principal deputy to the IT Director. In this pivotal role, you’ll combine advanced technical expertise with proven leadership to guide county wide IT initiatives, optimize operations, and ensure continuous compliance across a wide spectrum of services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the County’s long-term technology strategy while also driving day-to-day operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to influence and implement county wide technology strategies that directly impact the community.
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership team that values innovation and results.
• A chance to be at the forefront of emerging technologies while ensuring reliability and security across critical systems.

Position Duties

Key Responsibilities

As a Deputy Director of IT, you will:

• Serve as the principal deputy to the IT Director, providing both strategic and operational leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across core IT functions: Help Desk, Network Operations, Virtual Infrastructure, Server Administration, Applications, and GIS.
• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of IT projects that align with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with County departments to assess needs and deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT policies, procedures, and cybersecurity compliance standards.
• Manage and mentor IT staff, fostering growth, accountability, and service excellence.
• Build and maintain strategic vendor and technology partner relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT management experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have held it for at least 2 years.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, ERP, CRM, virtual infrastructure, networking, cloud-based platforms, help desk operations, and GIS.
• Proven success in policy development, budgeting, and IT projects leadership.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Other Qualifications

To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: https://www.fcva.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits 

All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. Frederick County Virginia Government is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The County’s EEO Utilization Report is available at www.fcva.us/jobs