Virtual Chief Information Officer - vCIO

 Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)
Location: City of Canton, Georgia
Work Authorization: US Citizen

Security Clearance / Suitability

·        Must pass City background check

·        Must comply with City governance and strategic planning requirements

Role Summary

Provides strategic IT leadership, planning, and advisory services. Supports budgeting, technology roadmaps, and long‑term IT strategy for the City of Canton.

Mandatory Requirements

·        Must provide strategic consulting aligned with City goals

·        Must support budget planning and investment decisions

·        Must attend City meetings (1–2 times per year)

·        Must not perform out‑of‑scope work without written approval

Roles & Responsibilities

·        Develop and maintain technology roadmap

·        Provide strategic IT guidance to City leadership

·        Analyze data from alignment reviews, support tickets, and monitoring tools

·        Identify risks and areas for improvement

·        Support procurement and long‑term IT planning

·        Provide recommendations for infrastructure upgrades and modernization

Education Qualification

·        Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

·        Preferred certifications: ITIL, CISSP, CISM, PMP

Experience Required

·        7–10 years of IT leadership or CIO‑level advisory experience

·        Experience developing IT roadmaps, budgets, and strategic plans

·        Experience supporting municipal or public‑sector environments preferred