Colorado OIT Undertakes Major Restructuring, Rehires Staff Amid Cyber Concerns
The Colorado Office of Information Technology in Denver is restructuring, rehiring 15 of 173 previously laid-off state workers while creating 98 new positions. The overhaul is expected to save at least $6 million and is happening as cyber threats have…
Denver, CO, September 10, 2026 —
The Colorado Office of Information Technology (OIT) in Denver is implementing a significant restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and addressing escalating cybersecurity threats. This organizational overhaul involves the creation of 98 new positions and the rehiring of 15 state workers who were previously laid off.
The initiative is projected to result in substantial cost savings for the state, with OIT anticipating a minimum of $6 million in financial benefits from the restructuring. The changes come at a time when the landscape of cyber threats continues to grow in complexity and frequency, making robust IT infrastructure and personnel crucial for state operations.
A total of 173 state workers had been laid off prior to this restructuring effort. The OIT’s decision to rehire 15 of these former employees indicates a targeted approach to reintegrating staff into new or revised roles within the department. The addition of 98 new positions suggests a strategic expansion of capabilities or a redistribution of responsibilities to better meet current technological demands.
While specific details regarding the exact nature of the 98 new roles or the responsibilities of the rehired staff were not provided, the overall objective is to modernize the state’s technological framework and enhance its defenses against cyberattacks. The timing of this overhaul, coinciding with increased cyber threats, highlights the urgency and strategic importance placed on the state’s information technology services.
Story summarized from the original created by Tamara Chuang on coloradosun.com, see more information here.
