Information Technology Director

POSITION OPENING October 6, 2026 Job Title: Information Technology Director Department: Finance and Administration Salary: $75,000-$85,000 / Open for negotiation based on qualifications and experience Application Deadline: November 12, 2026 Status: Full-Time with benefits, Exempt Requirements: Background check Position Summary: 1. Warren County is seeking an experienced and highly capable IT Director to take ownership of the County's overall information technology environment and work directly with the Finance and Administration Director. 2. This position will serve as the County's primary technology leader and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, security, reliability, maintenance, and long-term planning of the County's IT systems. 3. The successful candidate will be expected to understand the County's technology environment as a whole, identify and address vulnerabilities and deficiencies, establish appropriate policies and procedures, manage technology projects and vendors, and ensure that county departments have the technology and support necessary to perform their work effectively. 4. This is an ownership position. The County is seeking an individual who can independently assess the existing IT environment, establish priorities, solve problems, plan for future needs, and be accountable for the overall health and security of the County's technology infrastructure to include 165 employees, 25 servers and 220 desktops and laptops. Primary Responsibilities: 1. IT Infrastructure & Operations 2. Cybersecurity & Data Protection 3. User Support 4. Technology Planning & Administration 5. Vendor & Contract Management 6. Leadership & Accountability: The IT Director will be expected to function as the County's technology subject-matter expert and primary point of accountability for IT operations. To view the full job description, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected]. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and significant (10-15 years) professional IT experience. 2. Demonstrated experience managing and supporting an organization's IT environment. 3. Demonstrated experience with network administration, server administration, endpoint management, cybersecurity, backups, and user administration. 4. Strong knowledge of Microsoft-based environments and Microsoft 365. 5. Experience with networking, firewalls, VPNs, identity and access management, and cybersecurity practices. 6. Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose problems and develop practical solutions. 7. Experience managing IT vendors, projects, budgets, and technology implementations. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience serving as the primary IT administrator or IT manager for an organization. 2. Experience in county, municipal, school, healthcare, or other public-sector IT. 3. Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and/or Microsoft Entra ID. 4. Experience with Microsoft 365 administration. 5. Experience administering virtualization, server, storage, and backup environments. 6. Experience with network infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and telecommunications. 7. Experience developing cybersecurity policies and incident-response procedures. 8. Relevant professional certifications. What Warren County Is Looking For: 1. Warren County is seeking more than someone who can repair computers or respond to individual technical problems. 2. The ideal candidate will be capable of taking ownership of the County's entire technology environment and developing a thorough understanding of how its systems work together. 3. The successful candidate shou d be comfortable walking into an existing IT environment, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses, establishing priorities, documenting systems, addressing risks, and developing a sustainable plan for the future. 4. The position requires someone who is hands-on, self-directed, security-conscious, service-oriented, and capable of communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel. Compensation: 1. Will be commensurate with education, experience, certifications, technical expertise, and demonstrated ability to manage an organization's IT environment. 2. Warren County offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees. Benefits: 1. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (with small employee contribution) 2. Life insurance - Fully employer paid 3. Defined Benefit Pension Plan with an interest match of 4% Generous Starting Benefits including: 1. 12 Holidays 2. Personal Days 3. Paid Time Off 4. Sick Days Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing