County of San Mateo · 10 hours ago
Court Director of Information Technology
San Mateo County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$15,161/mo - $18,895/mo
4+ years expThe County of San Mateo is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Court Director of Information Technology. This role involves strategic planning, leadership, and oversight of all technology functions within the Court to ensure effective support for judicial operations and public access to justice.
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Responsibilities
Works with Court executive leadership to develop and implement the Court’s multi-year IT strategic plan aligned with judicial and administrative goals
Provides leadership and direction to IT staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development
Advises Court Executive Leadership and judicial officers on technology trends, opportunities, and risks
Oversees IT governance, budgeting, and long-term resource planning
Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of Court IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services
Ensures the availability, reliability, and performance of critical court systems, such as case management systems, jury systems, e-filing, and financial systems
Oversees help desk operations and end-user support for judicial officers, staff, and courtroom technology
Develops and enforces IT security policies, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies
Ensures compliance with state cybersecurity standards and court technology mandates
Coordinates incident response, vulnerability management, and system monitoring
Conducts risk assessments and mitigation planning
Oversees installation, configuration, and maintenance of applications used by the Court, including upgrades, patch management, and vendor-supported systems
Evaluates emerging technologies and manages implementation projects
Ensures data integrity, backups, retention, and recovery procedures
Plans and manages large-scale technology projects, including system migrations, network upgrades, and new application deployments
Coordinates with external vendors, county/state IT departments, and the Judicial Council on system integrations and shared technology services
Reviews and negotiates contracts, service agreements, and licensing
Oversees courtroom audiovisual systems, recording systems, teleconferencing, remote-appearance platforms, and evidence presentation technology
Ensures reliable public access to online services (e-filing, online payments, calendars, jury portals)
Develops IT policies, standards, procedures, and internal controls
Ensures compliance with Judicial Council rules, local administrative orders, and applicable laws
Prepares reports, technology assessments, budget documents, and presentations for executive leadership or the bench
Develops and manages the Court’s technology budget, including operational costs, capital projects, and grants
Oversees procurement of hardware, software, and services in compliance with Court and government purchasing guidelines
Ensures cost-effective and efficient allocation of IT resources
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information sciences, business, criminal justice, public administration, or any related disciplines
Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties related to information services management in a large, complex agency including two years of experience in a senior level administrative or management position
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform
Preferred
Experience in a Court environment is strongly preferred
A candidate with court experience is preferred
Benefits
Compensatory time accrued at 5 hours per bi-weekly pay period, which may be used for additional time off or eligible for yearly cashed out.
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
San Mateo County administers benefits for the Superior Court and offers a variety of plan options. Please visit the Benefits At-A-Glance page on the County’s website for a summary of available benefit packages.
Wellness and professional development programs designed to support your personal and professional growth. Most opportunities are offered during work hours and at no cost to you.
Participation in the federal Social Security system, providing valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
CalPERS pension plan with optional deferred compensation programs for additional retirement savings.
Generous leave programs including vacation, sick leave, and 14 paid holidays per year.
Participation in Social Security and the CalPERS pension system, with optional deferred compensation programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Longevity pay.
Company
County of San Mateo
County of San Mateo is a government agency that strives to protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the community.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
California State Coastal Conservancy
2023-06-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Ulysses Ron Vinson Jr.
Director and Co-founder, SMC Labs
Gina Wilson
Chief Financial Officer, County Health
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