Contra Costa County, CA is seeking an Information Systems Manager II. The Information Systems Manager II manages an independent information systems work unit within the Department of Information Technology with a specific focus on back-end networking, WAN, wireless access points, data center operations, and monitoring network traffic.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and demonstrable experience in an information technology management role, preferably in a government setting. This person should have practical business acumen with the ability to balance the technical requirements needed for complex backend networking and data center operations, while at the same time providing a nimble and customer-friendly framework which county departments may use to achieve their operational objectives. As a leader in the Department, the IS Manager II will make equity, diversity, and inclusion a priority in the hiring, training, and long-term development of their staff.

The IS Manager II should have at least two years of management experience in a medium to large organization for enterprise and business systems. This could include technical services like networking, WAN, helpdesk, data center operations, desktop support, database management and servers. Familiarity with Cisco, advanced networking, Crowd strike, Tanium, and Active Directory is desirable, as well as certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or similar relevant credentials. An individual with experience in government is preferred.