Chief Technology Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Aviation Management, Business Administration, or closely related field
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in the information technology field, with at least three years in a senior leadership role overseeing complex IT projects and end-to-end development, testing, and governance of enterprise-level disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Five years of supervisory or managerial experience in a high-volume, 24/7 infrastructure environment (e.g., airport, transportation, or government)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Must Successfully pass a federal background check to obtain and maintain airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) clearance
• A valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the department's adherence to ITIL best practices, with a primary focus on Service and Change Management. This role will lead the strategic implementation of a robust Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to enhance operational oversight and drive continuous improvement across all airport IT functions
• Manage shared tenant services, ensuring essential infrastructure, internet, and telecommunications are delivered to air-service customers at competitive market rates
• Direct the strategic management and operational integrity of the Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS) across all gates and check-in counters
• Accountable for the oversight and optimization of an $8 million annual operating budget; strategically forecast spending and manage precise financial planning to maximize the impact of IT investments, making sound economic decisions that support LCPA’s operational needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness
• Mange approximately 200 IT contracts, overseeing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle to include vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management, ensuring that all technology investments are cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the airport’s operational goals
• Develop and refine the airport's comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data
• Ensure strict adherence to mandates from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the State of Florida, the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)while overseeing security audits, incident response protocols, and organization-wide security awareness