Job Description
Description Duties Description The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and technology-driven leader to serve as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO). This position will oversee critical aspects of the Authority’s Information Technology (IT) Department, including enterprise application development, IT infrastructure, and operational technology (OT) systems that support the Thruway’s 570-mile transportation network.
The Deputy CIO will also play a pivotal role in managing and expanding the Thruway’s statewide fiber optic asset leasing program, a key element in supporting broadband access, agency revenue, and telecommunications partnerships.
Duties may include, but not be limited to the following:
- Application Development and Enterprise Systems
- Lead and oversee the planning, design, development, and maintenance of enterprise applications and digital services.
- Ensure systems meet business objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving demands.
- Manage transition from, or integration of, legacy systems with modern platforms and cloud services.
- Infrastructure and Operations
- Oversee IT infrastructure services, including data centers, networks, servers, storage, and compliance with policies around vulnerability management.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of infrastructure supporting tolling systems, traffic management, and back-office operations.
- Oversee efforts on disaster recovery and business continuity to maintain operational readiness.
- Operational Technology (OT)
- Oversee the strategic alignment of OT systems, including certain functions of the Thruway’s intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic cameras, variable message signs, and weather monitoring.
- Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations staff to integrate and support OT assets.
- Fiber Optic Asset Leasing Program
- Manage and grow the Thruway’s fiber leasing program, including contracts, service-level agreements, and vendor relationships.
- Partner with public and private entities to maximize value and expand broadband access in underserved areas.
- Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Serve as a key advisor to the CIO and executive leadership on emerging technologies, digital transformation, and infrastructure modernization.
- Mentor and lead multidisciplinary IT teams and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
- Develop and monitor KPIs, IT governance policies, and long-term roadmaps.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either 1: a bachelor’s degree in a mathematic, electrical, engineering, science, or computer related field, AND two years of experience in electronic systems design, implementation or maintenance. At least one year of this experience must have been in the development of, or analysis of systems, solutions or designs, or fiber optic installation and/or fiber network networking/infrastructure maintenance.
Or 2: an associate degree in the above fields, AND four years of the described experience. At least one year of this experience must have been in the development of, or analysis of systems, solutions or designs, or fiber optic installation and/or fiber network networking/infrastructure maintenance.
Or 3: six years of military training and/or experience or field work experience in electronic, engineering and/or fiber optic installation and/or fiber network/infrastructure maintenance.
The Preferred Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications - 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with a strong background in both application development and infrastructure.
- Experience managing OT in transportation, utilities, or similarly complex operational environments.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic network management and leasing models.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, cross-functional teams, and external vendors/partners.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with tolling systems, overseeing fiber optic systems, geographically disparate populations, 24x7 operations, or traffic management technology.
- Familiarity with public-sector technology governance, procurement, and compliance.
Additional Comments This is a Management Confidential position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.
We offer FREE onsite employee parking.
Our current telecommuting program offers up to 20% remote work per pay period after having three months of satisfactory performance.
Work hours will be discussed at time of interview.
Additional Pay Information The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:
Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $141,693 up to $170,065
Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000
Eligibility For Employment All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
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