Assistant General Manager, Chief Technology Officer
City of Atlanta
2024-09-30 17:47:01
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: I.T. & Communications
Job description
General Description & Classification Standards:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) serves as a key executive within the Information Technology (IT) department reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer. This role is responsible for overseeing innovative projects across software engineering, network infrastructure, software security, and AI integration. The successful candidate will lead highly technical professionals, ensuring the seamless deployment of new initiatives and alignment with organizational objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Network Infrastructure:
o Lead deployment of new capabilities to cloud and on-premises environments.
o Ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
o Provide network infrastructure vision for the organization.
o Consistently look to innovate within the network infrastructure space.
• DevSecOps and Agile Expertise:
o Possess an understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices.
o Understand modern development methodologies such as Agile.
o Incorporate the DevSecOps culture and mindset with all technology practices.
• Cybersecurity Leadership:
o Implement modern cybersecurity practices including Zero-Trust and DevSecOps.
o Oversee security related to software engineering and network infrastructure.
o Work with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on innovative practices.
• Technical Leadership:
o Lead and mentor highly technical professionals.
o Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration with Operations Team:
o Work closely with the operations team to ensure seamless hand-over of new initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness.