Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Chief Information Office/Chief Technology Officer (CIO/CTO) for a Hybrid Assignment in New York, NY

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Chief Information Office/Chief Technology Officer (CIO/CTO) position for the DSS - Department of Social Services in the City of New York.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of executive-level leadership experience overseeing large, complex technology organizations, with deep expertise in modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, and Azure) and a strong track record of establishing robust cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance frameworks. An advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Chief Information Office/Chief Technology Officer (CIO/CTO) to assist the Information Technology Services (ITS) department of the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) in managing the day-to-day activities of the organization. This role serves as a hybrid leader, overseeing both internal IT operations and external-facing product innovation to ensure critical systems remain operational and aligned with agency goals.

Position Description: The CIO/CTO will report to the First Deputy Commissioner and work in collaboration with the Deputy CIO. This individual will provide technical assistance to ITS staff, oversee engineering teams, troubleshoot critical system issues, and make recommendations for system enhancements to agency leadership.

Position Job Duties:

Developing and implementing a technology strategy that aligns with DSS’s business goals, objectives, and budget.
Leading and managing technology teams to ensure projects meet business needs and deadlines within budget.
Ensuring cybersecurity measures are in place and managing technology-related risks.
Managing vendor relationships and establishing technology partnerships.
Attracting skilled technology professionals and fostering their growth, including converting consultant lines into permanent positions.

Required Qualifications:

At least ten (10) years’ experience providing services of a similar size and scope at an executive level of supervision.
Extensive experience in tech leadership, software development, and scaling tech organizations.
Deep knowledge of architecture, infrastructure, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance.
Strong strategic planning, financial management, and leadership abilities.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
Experience in vendor management and technology partnerships
Proven experience in talent acquisition and development

Education:

Advanced degree in a technology-related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology.

Details:

Job Title: Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer (CIO/CTO)
Location: 150 Greenwich Street (4 WTC), New York, NY 10007
Assignment Duration: The initial one-year contract begins February 1, 2026, with a DSS option to renew for an additional year.
Pay Range: $140 to $150 an hour

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