Deputy Director of Information Technology

The Deputy Director of Information Technology is a leadership role responsible for the operational excellence and strategic execution of the technology infrastructure for the Illinois House Democratic Caucus. This position will, under the direction of the Director of Information Technology, set strategy and act with executive authority to manage the IT department’s staff and resources. The Deputy Director will oversee all technical operations, drive infrastructure projects, and ensure the delivery of stable, secure, and efficient technology services that support the goals of the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the IT Director in the development and execution of a strategic technology roadmap that aligns with the legislative calendar and organizational priorities;
• Oversee the daily administration and maintenance of all office technology, including network infrastructure (LAN, firewall, and VPN), physical and virtual servers, and cloud services;
• Act on behalf of the IT Director in their absence, making key operational decisions and representing the department in meetings;
• Manage core enterprise applications and systems, including Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Google Workspace, and endpoint management solutions;
• Establish and monitor IT service level agreements for helpdesk and infrastructure performance;
• Serve as liaison for biennial IT performance audits, ensure compliance with NIST standards, and develop remediation plans for any findings;
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate IT staff, focusing on collaboration and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is strongly preferred;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology with at least 4 years in a supervisory or management capacity;
• Proven experience managing a hybrid, on-premise and cloud infrastructure with a strong understanding of computer systems, virtualization, networking concepts, and best practices
• Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management tools, and incident response procedures;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a high–pressure environment while exercising discretion and professionalism;
• Excellent project management skills.

COMPENSATION:

• $100,000 minimum starting salary;
• Health, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and life insurance, for details visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Pages/StateInsuranceProgram.as px;
• Participation in State Employees’ Retirement System;
• Optional participation in health savings account and deferred compensation programs;
• Competitive vacation, sick, and personal time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is largely performed in the Illinois Capitol Complex in Springfield, Illinois which is open to the public. Security for the Capitol Complex is provided by the Illinois Secretary of State Police.
• The working environment can be noisy, and the building can be congested with constituents, lobbyists, tour groups, and demonstrators.
• The person in this position needs to be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, as well as to move about the Capitol complex as necessary.
• The person in this position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with staff, legislators, lobbyists, and members of the public, and must be able to professionally exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Typical work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on non-session days. Session day hours are subject to change based on the legislative schedule.
• Some travel may be required.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
TO:

Pamela Lassiter

Illinois House of Representatives

Office of the Speaker

Room 419, Stratton Building

Springfield, IL 62706

plassiter@hds.ilga.gov

The Office of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, military discharge, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.