Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer (CIO) | IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Lead technology strategy. Own critical IT operations. Make a real impact on public services.

A local government authority in the Jerusalem area is looking for an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead its information systems, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital technology operations.

This is a senior leadership role combining strategic technology management with hands-on technical involvement and responsibility for essential organizational systems and services.

You'll oversee IT operations across the authority and the organizations receiving its computing services, lead technology projects, manage employees and external providers, and drive digital transformation while ensuring the reliability and security of critical systems.

What You'll Do

IT Infrastructure & Operations

• Lead the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of organizational information systems and IT infrastructure.
• Oversee servers, cloud services, wired and wireless networks, and communication infrastructure.
• Manage end-user computing, software, licensing, printers, and workplace technology.
• Oversee user accounts, access permissions, and technical support services.
• Provide technology guidance to management and organizational departments.

Cybersecurity, Privacy & Business Continuity

• Lead information security, cybersecurity, and data privacy activities.
• Oversee system hardening, security updates, monitoring, IOC implementation, and cyber incident response.
• Develop and implement technology and security procedures.
• Address audit findings and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities.

Technology Projects & Digital Services

• Lead IT infrastructure projects for buildings, facilities, and organizational institutions.
• Prepare technical specifications and coordinate with planners, contractors, and external providers.
• Oversee the technology supporting security cameras, video monitoring, recording systems, and access permissions.
• Manage the technology supporting organizational websites and digital services.
• Drive digital transformation, automation, and the adoption of AI solutions.
• Provide technology support for organizational events, live broadcasts, and operational activities.

Leadership, Vendors & Budget Management

• Manage IT employees, technology vendors, and outsourced service providers.
• Develop technology strategies, annual work plans, budgets, and operational policies.
• Lead technology procurement activities and provide professional support for tenders and contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance, service-level agreements, and project delivery.
• Represent the organization in professional forums and cross-organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders across the authority.

Mandatory Requirements

• Significant experience managing information systems and IT infrastructure.
• Experience managing employees, technology vendors, and outsourced service providers.
• Experience leading end-to-end technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of servers, cloud environments, networking, and communication infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing user management, access permissions, endpoint equipment, and technical support.
• Familiarity with information security, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
• Experience planning and managing backups, recovery, and business continuity.
• Experience working with technology vendors, procurement processes, and tenders.
• Ability to prepare technical specifications and technology work plans.
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring technology contracts.
• Strong systems thinking, prioritization, and organizational management skills.
• Ability to combine hands-on technical involvement with broad management responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and ability to work with senior management and professional stakeholders.

Advantages

• Experience in local government or public sector organizations.
• Experience managing IT systems for educational institutions or distributed organizational environments.
• Experience managing security camera and video monitoring systems.
• Experience delivering IT infrastructure projects in new buildings or facilities.
• Experience leading digital transformation and automation initiatives.
• Experience implementing organizational AI solutions.
• Familiarity with public sector privacy and regulatory requirements.

Position Details

• Location: Jerusalem Area, Israel
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Seniority: Senior Management
• Professional Focus: IT Leadership, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Vendor Management, and Public Sector Technology

If you're a technology leader who combines strategic thinking with practical IT expertise, we'd love to hear from you.