Website MilpitasCityGov City of Milpitas
Located just North of San Jose, California
Come join an incredible organization in a position that positively impacts the lives of City staff and residents!
The City of Milpitas, a vibrant community at the ‘Crossroads of Silicon Valley’, is known for its family-centered neighborhoods, cultural diversity, and quality education. It offers a range of retail and dining options, including major regional destinations that attract visitors from across the Bay Area. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a thriving job-rich community—often referred to as the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley.” The city’s robust employment opportunities make it an attractive place for professionals seeking career growth.
To learn more, visit https://www.milpitas.gov/165/This-Is-Milpitas
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, technically skilled Information Technology leader with extensive experience in managing enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity operations within a complex and full-service IT department. The ideal candidate makes staff development a priority and enjoys helping individuals grow and thrive. The candidate excels at balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operations while fostering collaboration, improving resilience, and guiding modernization initiatives. The candidate demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, and a customer service-oriented mindset aligned with the City’s mission and values.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field (or Geography, Engineering or Urban Planning if assigned to GIS role).
Substitution: An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field as described above, and an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in information technology project management, system administration, and integration, including at least two (2) years of supervising professional and technical staff. Experience working in a public or governmental agency environment is highly desirable.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge:Proven leadership in managing enterprise infrastructure (servers, networks, telecommunications, cloud services, and virtualization platforms)
Cybersecurity program development and management
Experience in implementing or managing cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO Standards)
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor technical staff in both operational and project-based work.
Experience in municipal or public-sector IT environments, with knowledge of procurement, budgeting, and compliance
Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, Cisco networking, and wireless systems
IT Policy development and implementation
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Incumbents must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of the City of Milpitas to fulfill job responsibilities.
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License is required.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please attach the documents listed below to your application in the Attachments Section.
Contact the recruiter, Jasmin Ramos at HRRecruitment@milpitas.gov with any questions.
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing relevant leadership and technical experience.
Apply before the closing date, 03/02/2026, at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/milpitas/jobs/5221300/it-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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