IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager (IT Security Manager)

Solano County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides customer-oriented and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; anytime - anywhere. The County strives for cost-effective use of technology, with interactive exchange and sharing of data within departments, with constituents, with other governments and business partners. The guiding principles of DoIT are:

• Support and facilitate access to County information for the public and its employees and to help the County conduct its business in a fast and easy manner
  
• Support the business goals of the County in an efficient, cost-effective manner
  
• Provide safe and secure systems and an integration mechanism to streamline business practices
  
• Provide ongoing technology training for staff
  
• Provide opportunities for constituents to utilize technology in their interaction with the County
  
• Share and exchange information using multiple channels
  

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Under general supervision, plans, organizes and directs the development, installation, implementation, and maintenance of hardware, software, applications, and services for one or more of the following infrastructure delivery areas: application data and analytics; networks and mobility; information security; and/or, data center and operations. Plans, develops and implements project efforts that utilize information technology solutions; performs project and vendor management activities to ensure that assigned services meet customer expectations for time, cost and performance; coordinates resources necessary to successfully support projects/services; supervises professional and technical staff; and participates as a responsible, proactive, and positive team member of the departmental management team.

This class is distinguished from the:

• Assistant Director of Information Technology class which manages technology divisions within the Department of Information Technology;
• Systems and Programming Manager class which plans, organizes and directs an electronic data processing division engaged in the design, development and administration of management information and data processing application systems, and performs complex computer systems and data base design and administration; and
• Systems Analyst (Senior) class which plans, designs, updates, and maintains the most difficult and complex computerized data processing application systems for large, multi-department of county-wide functions; acts as a project-team leader and technical expert in assigned areas of responsibility; and provides project management from initiation to implementation and maintenance for designated major systems.

To view the recruitment brochure and Ideal Candidate information visit: Solano County M1273P

The initial application screening will take place on September 5, 2025.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

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Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Mathematics or a closely related field;

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience in the class of Systems Analyst (Senior) with Solano County. OR

• The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience coordinating the acquisition, implementation and maintenance of information technology systems, infrastructure programs and/or networking projects including at least two (2) years leading and/or supervising information technology professionals, technical staff, and/or technology contractors.

OR

Education: Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Mathematics or a closely related field;

AND

Experience: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience responsible for and/or project lead on complex infrastructure or systems and programming projects as a Systems Analyst (Senior) with Solano County. OR

• The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience coordinating the acquisition, implementation and maintenance of information technology systems, infrastructure programs and/or networking projects including at least two (2) years leading and/or supervising information technology professionals, technical staff and/or technology contractors.

OR

Education: Relevant coursework and/or technical certification in Computer Science, Information Technology or Management Information Systems, Networks and Communications, Information Security, Information Technology Service Manager, or closely related field:

AND

Experience: The equivalent of six (6) years of full-time experience responsible for and/or project lead on complex infrastructure or systems and programming projects as a Systems Analyst (Senior) with Solano County. OR

• The equivalent of ten (10) years of full-time experience coordinating the acquisition, implementation and maintenance of information technology systems, infrastructure programs and/or networking projects including at least two (2) years leading and/or supervising information technology professionals, technical staff, and/or technology contractors.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must possess a valid California driver’s license, Class C, by the date of appointment.
• Some positions in this class will require the applicant to possess one or more of the following certifications:
• Network and Mobility: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security; Cisco CCNA Voice; Cisco CCNA wireless.
• Information Security: Cisco CCNP Security; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

9/5/25 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

9/8/25 - Tentative week for scoring supplemental questions.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL

A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position . All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title ( IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager (Information Security Manager) ) and the recruitment number ( 25-367060-R1 ) in your email or fax.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTBY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form .

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the deadline identified under the selection process of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summaries for executive and senior management.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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