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Austin Seeks IT Manager to Lead Public Safety Technology Operations

This is a full-time exempt position based in Austin, though it allows for remote work with the requirement that the employee reside in Texas.

Aerial view of Austin, Texas, on a sunny day.
The city of Austin is hiring an IT manager to lead both strategic direction and daily operations within its Public Safety Enterprise Services division.

The IT manager will oversee a highly technical team responsible for maintaining and upgrading infrastructure systems, implementing new technologies, managing vendor relationships, monitoring system performance and ensuring disaster recovery readiness. The position also includes budget preparation and oversight, resource coordination and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing customer service for internal public safety partners.

The IT manager operates within the Communications and Technology Management Department, which supports the city’s technology infrastructure and telecommunications systems.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as information or computer science and at least three years of experience in a related field, including two years in a leadership or supervisory role.

This is a full-time exempt position based in Austin, though it allows for remote work with the requirement that the employee reside in Texas. Compensation ranges from $53.21 to $66.04 per hour. The deadline to apply is May 12.

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