IT Director (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV)
Information Technology Division
Recruitment #26-005485-0001
| Department | COMP Controller IT Services |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 1/20/2026 3:00:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 2/3/2026 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $126,914.00 - $162,713.00/year with the potential to grow to $198,107.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | David Brown |
| Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
| Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
26
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, Maryland
POSITION DUTIES
The Comptroller of Maryland is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as our next Director of Information Technology.
In this pivotal role, you will partner with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and executive leadership to shape and execute a forward-thinking technology roadmap. Your mission: to design, build, and maintain reliable, high-performance IT solutions that drive innovation and efficiency across the organization. This is an exciting time to join our team as we modernize legacy systems and embrace cutting-edge technologies. If you are passionate about technology, thrive on strategic leadership, and have a clear vision for the future, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey.
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Also, ITSS is responsible for the 24x7x365 support for ADC mainframe, distributed systems, and networks. All ITD employees are available for on-call support and will be required to occasionally work hours outside their normal work schedule to include holidays. Compensatory time will be given for time worked outside normal work hours
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Security & Compliance: Proven experience implementing security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, IRS) and vulnerability management
Experience:
Overall IT experience: 8 years of progressively advancing experience in information technology to include hands-on background in multiple IT domains such as infrastructure, applications, security, networking, and data systems.
Technical: Hands-on experience in infrastructure management, including:
- Cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
- Network security, firewall administration (e.g., Cisco, PaloAlto)
- Disaster recovery planning
- Microsoft Exchange
- SQL
Leadership and management experience:
- 5 years in IT management or leadership roles (e.g., IT manager, senior manager, infrastructure manager)
- Direct experience leading IT teams implement cross-functional or enterprise-wide initiatives
- Proven ability to hire, mentor, evaluate and retain IT staff.
Strategic and Executive:
- Experience developing and executing IT strategy along with business goals and technology roadmaps
- Experience presenting to and interacting with leadership
** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hands-on experience in infrastructure management, including:
- Zero Trust platforms
- PaloAlto firewalls
- Enterprise Resource Planning systems
- SQL Server
- SAN/NAS
- Telephony
- Enterprise software rollouts
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.
- First and Last Name
- Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
- The last four digits of your SS#
If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email dbrown@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008 please contact the director of EEO & Fair Practices Operations at 410-260-6630, or at fairpractices@marylandtaxes.gov, or amoreland@marylandtaxes.gov for additional information.
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