Assistant Director, IT Systems & Database

Job Summary

Orange County Department of Education is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to serve as Assistant Director, Information Technology Systems and Database. This position oversees enterprise systems and database services, leads technical staff, manages complex technology projects, evaluates emerging technologies, and ensures the security, reliability, and performance of OCDE’s systems, databases, servers, storage, backup, and business continuity solutions.

The Assistant Director also collaborates with departments, school districts, vendors, and other partners to translate operational needs into effective technology solutions that support OCDE’s strategic goals.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in the areas of software, operating systems, systems hardware, data storage solutions, business intelligence solutions, relational databases, and security/data privacy, including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us. Comments and Other Information Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4919 Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA