NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Director - Information Technology
San Marcos, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$133K/yr - $159K/yr
10+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on providing executive leadership in technology. The Director of Information Technology will oversee all County technology systems, cybersecurity functions, and enterprise information services, ensuring the reliability and security of mission-critical systems while managing multimillion-dollar budgets and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Provides overall leadership, direction, and management of the County’s Information Technology Department, including strategic planning, organizational development, service delivery, and resource allocation
Develops and implements the County’s long-term technology vision, strategies, and enterprise architecture to support operational efficiency, public safety, and organizational priorities
Participates in countywide strategic planning and serves as the primary advisor to executive leadership, elected officials, and department heads on technology-related issues, opportunities, risks, and investments
Establishes and oversees IT governance processes, technology standards, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics to ensure consistent, secure, and high-quality service delivery
Oversees the design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the County’s enterprise infrastructure, networks, telecommunications systems, cloud environments, and data center operations
Ensures the effective delivery of enterprise IT services, including network operations, cybersecurity, applications, databases, end-user support, public safety technology, geographic information systems, and 24/7 mission-critical systems
Directs the integration of new technologies and evaluates existing systems for efficiency, modernization potential, cybersecurity posture, and cost-effectiveness
Provides enterprise-level technical oversight and support for mission-critical County systems, including public safety, emergency communications, Elections technology, and other department-specific platforms requiring high reliability, security, and interagency coordination
Develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive countywide information security program ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, continuity, and resilience of information systems
Leads the County’s cybersecurity governance structure, including risk assessment, vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, policy development, and security awareness programs
Collaborates with legal, compliance, HR, and public safety partners to maintain adherence to federal, state, and local laws, including data privacy requirements and criminal justice information standards
Oversees incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning, ensuring critical systems can be restored rapidly following disruptions or security events
Maintains active relationships with external cybersecurity and law enforcement partners to stay informed on emerging threats and best practices
Develops and manages the IT Department’s operating and capital budgets, including oversight of multimillion-dollar technology budgets supporting County departments and public safety operations
Provides final authority on procurement, technology purchases, vendor contracts, licensing, and long-term asset lifecycle management
Manages vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service partnerships to ensure cost-effective and high-quality technology solutions
Oversees the development of IT business plans, budgeting processes, forecasts, and financial reporting for enterprise technology investments
Establishes, updates, and enforces County technology policies, procedures, cybersecurity standards, and compliance frameworks
Ensures consistent application of IT and security policies across all departments, systems, and technology projects
Develops and maintains documentation for information security, technology operations, and system management
Oversees compliance with state and federal regulations affecting technology and data management, including CJIS, HIPAA (if applicable), data privacy laws, and retention mandates
Provides leadership, supervision, and direction to management, technical, and professional IT staff, including hiring, performance management, professional development, and succession planning
Ensures appropriate staffing and resource allocation to support both strategic initiatives and daily operations
Fosters a culture of innovation, customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement within the IT Department
Facilitates communication and collaboration across departments, elected offices, public safety agencies, and external partners
Serves as a liaison with law enforcement, emergency services, partner jurisdictions, regional IT groups, and state/federal entities to ensure technology alignment and interoperability
Represents the County on committees, boards, and collaborative groups related to technology, cybersecurity, emergency communications, and public-sector innovation
Leads the execution of high-impact, countywide technology initiatives and modernization projects
Identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, reduce costs, enhance security, and leverage new technologies to support County operations
Drives technology planning, engineering, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization
Performs other technology leadership duties as assigned to support County operations and strategic goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelors's degree in the area of information technology, computer science or related field
10+ years experience in computer science applications in a enterprise setting
Valid Texas Class C Drivers License
Preferred
Master's degree in the area of information technology, computer science or related field
Experience in government, public sector, or county experience
National Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) certification
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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