Director of Information Technology

Director of Information TechnologyCity of Sedro-WoolleyThe City of Sedro-Woolley, located in the heart of the spectacular Skagit Valley, offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technology leader ready to shape and modernize IT infrastructure in a growing, well-run municipal organization. Sedro-Woolley is surrounded by world-class mountain scenery, unparalleled outdoor recreation, and provides easy access to Seattle, Vancouver and Bellingham via Interstate 5. As the gateway to both the Salish Sea and North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley blends rural character with a dynamic business environment, strong civic pride, and a thriving local economy supported by major employers such as Janicki Industries and the developing SWIFT center.With more than 100 years of history and community innovation, Sedro-Woolley is recognized for its excellent school district, safe neighborhoods, and vibrant downtown. The City operates under a Mayor-Council form of government and delivers a full-range of municipal services, including Administration, IT, Legal, Finance, Public Works, Community Development, Police, Fire, and Municipal Court with approximately 105 employees and an annual budget of $44.7 million.The RoleThe City of Sedro-Woolley is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking Director of Information Technology to lead the City's infrastructure services and technology strategy. Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the Director serves as a senior leader responsible for ensuring the City's foundational IT services are secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational priorities.The Director will guide modernization across enterprise architecture, steward systems spanning network, cloud, identity, storage, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and data center operations, and ensure City departments receive high-quality, responsive, and innovative technology support. The role carries broad professional independence and significant responsibility in managing technology risk, continuity, investment planning, and governance.This position leads a high-performing technical team, advances infrastructure standards and lifecycle management, oversees critical IT projects, and communicates complex technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences including elected officials.Opportunities for ImpactThe next IT Director will have the opportunity to:Drive modernization through hybrid cloud, zero-trust security principles, automation, high-availability design, and resilient service delivery models.Define enterprise infrastructure strategies that directly support Sedro-Woolley's mission and strategic plan.Lead major infrastructure initiatives that enhance agility, reliability, and security across all City services.Strengthen disaster recovery, cybersecurity capabilities, and technology risk management.Champion customer service excellence and cultivate a collaborative, high-performance IT culture.Ideal CandidateThe City seeks a strategic, innovative IT leader who:Possesses deep expertise across enterprise infrastructure domains including networking, cloud, systems, identity, storage, virtualization, and data center operations.Communicates complex IT concepts with clarity and confidence to diverse audiences.Excels at leading and mentoring technical teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and customer service.Demonstrates strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to operate effectively in mission-critical environments.Brings at least eight (8) years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure and three (3) years of supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred.Why Sedro-Woolley?Sedro-Woolley offers the perfect balance:A beautiful, affordable, small-city lifestyle set within some of the Pacific Northwest's most stunning geography, paired with a community that values innovation, organization-wide collaboration, and continuous improvement.Strong civic identity, excellent public schools, expanding business opportunities, and a commitment to public infrastructure make Sedro-Woolley an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful work and a high quality of life.Compensation & BenefitsThe City offers a competitive total compensation package, including:Salary grade 130 (final salary dependent on qualifications) ($122,951 - $146,166)Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage optionsDeferred compensation plansEmployer-sponsored wellness programsPaid leave, holidays, and Washington State PERS retirement benefits (details consistent with other Director-level positions)How to ApplySubmit an application, resume, cover letter and relevant licenses, degrees and certifications to HR@Sedro-Woolley.gov, or deliver/mail to:Finance Office – ATTN: Human ResourcesCity of Sedro-Woolley325 Metcalf StreetSedro-Woolley, WA 98284 CBush@Sedro-Woolley.gov