Technology Manager

Salary: $83,619.00 - $167,241.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 20M00000021
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description
The City of Richmond is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Technology Manager to lead our IT department. As a crucial member of our local government's technology team, the Technology Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our technology infrastructure. This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the efficiency, security, and reliability of our IT systems to support the various functions of our local government.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Infrastructure Planning and Development:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the organization's technology infrastructure to support current and future needs.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to make recommendations for infrastructure enhancements.

Network Management:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of the organization's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Ensure network security through the implementation of firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures.

Server and Data Center Management:

• Manage the organization's server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers.
• Ensure server and data center resources' availability, performance, and security.

Cloud Services Administration:

• Manage cloud infrastructure and services, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
• Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.

IT Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including troubleshooting, system monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain documentation of IT infrastructure and procedures.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate contracts for technology products and services.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, preferably in a government or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of networking, server administration, and cloud computing technologies.
• Experience with security best practices and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, or ITIL are a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.