INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SERVICES ADMIN - SES (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES) - 43004109

Requisition No: 848235 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SERVICES ADMIN - SES (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES) - 43004109

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 43004109 

Salary:  $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/04/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SERVICES ADMIN – SES

WORKING TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES

DIVISION: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUREAU: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field OR an Associate’s degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field and two (2) years of the required experience may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

Additional requirements:

• Ten (10) years of progressive experience in IT management, with a focus on leadership and strategic planning.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Proven experience in managing complex IT projects and leading diverse teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient in the English language.

Preference:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related field.

Background check and fingerprinting is required.

This position may be required to occasionally perform duties other than those listed on the position description.

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, and databases.
• Knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), agile methodologies, and DevOps principles.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and risk management strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement IT strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ability to lead and inspire IT teams, fostering collaborations and professional growth.
• Ability to present complex IT strategies to executives and board members.
• Ability to effectively develop an IT Human Resources Strategy.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Skill in managing budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Skill in negotiating with vendors, managing service level agreements (SLAs), and evaluating third-party solutions.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in data, reports, and implementations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Deputy Director of Information Services will assist in leading the strategic planning, development, implementation, and management of the organization's information technology systems and services. Reporting to the Director of Information Services, this role is crucial in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of the organization’s IT infrastructure and services.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.