Information Technology Director

POSITION OPENING

6 October 2026

Job Title: Information Technology Director

Department: Finance and Administration

Salary: $52,000-$53,000 - Open for negotiation based on qualifications and experience

Application Deadline: November 12, 2026

Status: Full-Time with benefits, Exempt

Requirements: Background check

Work Location: In person

Condition of Employment: Ability to commute to Warren, PA 16365.

To view the full job description, please contact Human Resources via email at wcjobs@warrencountypa.gov.

Position Summary:

• Warren County is seeking an experienced and highly capable IT Director to take ownership of the County's overall information technology environment and work directly with the Finance and Administration Director.
• This position will serve as the County's primary technology leader and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, security, reliability, maintenance, and long-term planning of the County's IT systems.
• The successful candidate will be expected to understand the County's technology environment as a whole, identify and address vulnerabilities and deficiencies, establish appropriate policies and procedures, manage technology projects and vendors, and ensure that county departments have the technology and support necessary to perform their work effectively.
• This is an ownership position. The County is seeking an individual who can independently assess the existing IT environment, establish priorities, solve problems, plan for future needs, and be accountable for the overall health and security of the County's technology infrastructure to include 165 employees, 25 servers and 220 desktops and laptops.

Primary Responsibilities:

• IT Infrastructure & Operations
• Cybersecurity & Data Protection
• User Support
• Technology Planning & Administration
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Leadership & Accountability:The IT Director will be expected to function as the County's technology subject-matter expert and primary point of accountability for IT operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and significant (10-15 years) professional IT experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing and supporting an organization's IT environment.
• Demonstrated experience with network administration, server administration, endpoint management, cybersecurity, backups, and user administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft-based environments and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with networking, firewalls, VPNs, identity and access management, and cybersecurity practices .
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose problems and develop practical solutions.
• Experience managing IT vendors, projects, budgets, and technology implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving as the primary IT administrator or IT manager for an organization.
• Experience in county, municipal, school, healthcare, or other public-sector IT.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and/or Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience administering virtualization, server, storage, and backup environments.
• Experience with network infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and telecommunications.
• Experience developing cybersecurity policies and incident-response procedures.
• Relevant professional certifications.

What Warren County Is Looking For:

• Warren County is seeking more than someone who can repair computers or respond to individual technical problems.
• The ideal candidate will be capable of taking ownership of the County's entire technology environment and developing a thorough understanding of how its systems work together.
• The successful candidate should be comfortable walking into an existing IT environment, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses, establishing priorities, documenting systems, addressing risks, and developing a sustainable plan for the future.
• The position requires someone who is hands-on, self-directed, security-conscious, service-oriented, and capable of communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.

Compensation:

• Annually: 52,000-53,000
• will be commensurate with education, experience, certifications, technical expertise, and demonstrated ability to manage an organization's IT environment.
• Warren County offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (with small employee contribution)
• Life insurance – Fully employer paid
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with an interest match of 4%

Generous Starting Benefits including:

• 12 Holidays
• Personal Days
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their qualifications and experience managing an organization's IT environment.
• Candidates may also be asked to participate in an interview and/or technical assessment designed to evaluate their approach to IT management, cybersecurity, infrastructure, disaster recovery, and technology planning.

For more information, go to the Warren County page: https://www.warrencountypa.gov/Jobs.aspx

To Apply: Interested candidates may apply through Indeed, email a resume, cover letter and certifications to Warren County Human Resources at wcjobs@warrencountypa.gov,

Or mail all documents to 204 Fourth Ave, Warren, PA 16365.

Warren County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

Pay: From $52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $53,000