Deputy Chief Technology Officer- Network Services (SPSA Opt. 3)

Job Requisition ID: 46646 

Posting Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 05/05/2025
​Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $13,750-$15,417/Monthly ($165,000-$185,000/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer of Network Services, in developing and implementing policy for the management and direction of the state's network and broadband services. In this role you will serve as a policy-making official, formulating, implementing, and interpreting policy for the total management process of Network Operations statewide and will manage statewide networking and broadband operations including the Illinois Century Network. In addition, you will serve as an agency spokesperson and will lead and develop a team of highly skilled IT professionals to achieve agency goals and objectives.  

 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team! 

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: 

 

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. 

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position) 

• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year 

• 3 paid personal business days per year 

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years 

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave 

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System 

• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan 

• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 

 

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx 

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer- Network Services, for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), in developing and implementing policy for the management and direction of the state's network and broadband services. 
• Serves as a policy-making official, formulating, implementing, and interpreting policy for the total management process of Network Operations which has a statewide impact and acts authoritativel