Initial Posting Date: 10/13/2026
Application Deadline:10/27/2026
Agency:Oregon State Department of Police
Salary Range:$8,717 - $13,477
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Information Technology Manager 2
Job Description:The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for
one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Information Technology Manager 2 position. This position is an in-office position without the opportunity for a remote or hybrid work schedule.
Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.
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The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.Summary of Job Duties:In this position, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Infrastructure Section within the Information Technology (IT) Division. You will be responsible for directing and managing all infrastructure-related services, ensuring that program and project work plans are developed, coordinated, and executed effectively across the section and in alignment with other IT units and Department programs. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient enterprise infrastructure services that support Oregon State Police's (OSP) mission-critical, 24/7 public safety operations.
In this position, you will also define and maintain OSP's core enterprise technology services, distinguishing those owned and operated by the IT Division from technology functions provided by other OSP divisions or sections. This includes establishing standards, setting service expectations, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Your job duties are originate from state and federal statutes, the Superintendent, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the OSP Technology Management Council, the state's CIO Council, and other governmental partners. You will also serve as the CIO's alternate representative to the state's CIO Council, supporting statewide coordination and policy development.
Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Preferred Skills:- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with stakeholders at various levels, from co-workers to federal agency partners.
- Personnel management - setting clear expectations, providing guidance and support, and fostering a positive work environment. Experience with hiring, training, evaluating performance and discipline.
- Experience managing enterprise infrastructure environments-including networks, servers, storage, and cloud or hybrid architectures-with responsibility for mission-critical systems distributed across numerous locations in a broad geographic region operating 24/7, coupled with a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including practical application of the CJIS Security Policy within complex operational environments.
- Experience coordinating and monitoring tasks with deadlines by prioritizing both the work of IT staff as well as work required to meet agency and state deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience leading incident response activities, including technical triage, root-cause analysis, and post-mortem review processes to improve system resilience and prevent recurrence.
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
Selection Process:The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).
How to Apply:Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter - no more than two pages in length - addressing how you meet each preferred skill for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format. Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application. Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage will not be reviewed. After applying be sure that you answer the questionnaires related to citizenship and Veteran's Preference points. In order to receive Veteran's Preference points, this is a required questionnaire.
The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.
U.S. Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard Servicemember Status Designation:Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.
For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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