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Norfolk County CIO puts forward network and cybersecurity administrator in FY26 budget
Summary
CIO Sam Evans told the Norfolk County Commission the FY26 budget includes a proposed full-time network and cybersecurity administrator position (listed at $90,000), along with about $45,000 in expense reductions elsewhere; commissioners asked staff to explore a possible cost-sharing contribution from the agricultural high school.
Sam Evans, the county chief information officer, presented the county’s requested fiscal year 2026 information-technology budget to the Norfolk County Commission on Feb. 19 and proposed a new full-time network and cybersecurity administrator position as part of the FY26 submission.
Evans told commissioners he identified roughly $45,000 in expense reductions compared with last year’s non-personnel spending, but the packet also includes a new position with a $90,000 salary line. He said the new hire would be “mostly cybersecurity” but would also handle network administration across county locations and support the agricultural school. Evans said if the commission cannot fund the full salary this year, he would prefer to restore some consulting or…
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