Deputy Director - Network Infrastructure and Support, 16121

Nycourts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Court System seeks a Deputy Director for Network Infrastructure and Support to provide leadership in statewide network infrastructure, budgeting, and service deployment. You will partner with the Director of Technology to align technology with court operations and ensure reliable IT services for judges, staff, and users.

The role requires oversight of telecommunications and enterprise hardware/software standardization, with emphasis on cost effectiveness and service quality across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading statewide network infrastructure and IT operations.
• Ability to manage complex technology projects from inception to completion.
• Strong budgeting, resource development and procurement oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide network infrastructure and IT operations.
• Oversee budgeting, resource development and allocation.
• Evaluate technology, and oversee service delivery and deployment.
• Standardize procurement of network and end-user hardware/software.
• Set statewide technical support standards for judges, staff and users.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

IT operations

Networking

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Networking

Data management

Software applications

Job description

UCS-23

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITYANNOUNCEMENT

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

PLEASE POSTANNOUNCEMENT NO. 16121 LOCATION: OCA - DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY & COURT RESEARCH BASE SALARY: $165,000 - $192,400 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE / CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and 10 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and 8 years of relevant experience.

ASSIGNMENT: The Deputy Director for Network Infrastructure and Support is responsible to the Director of Technology, providing leadership and oversight in the critical areas of statewide network infrastructure, including budgeting, resource development and allocation, technology evaluation, and service development, delivery, and deployment. The Deputy assists the Director of Technology in managing network operations to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and reliability, and IT operational. The Deputy Director for Network Infrastructure and Support oversees telecommunications strategy and operations for the courts, and the standardization and procurement of all network and end-user hardware and software across the enterprise. Additionally, the Deputy oversees statewide technical support standards to ensure effective, efficient and reliable support to judges, court staff and court users.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage complex technology projects from inception to completion.
• Strong strategic and visionary thinking, with the capacity to conceptualize long‑term operational goals and develop structured plans to achieve them.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, public‑speaking, and meeting‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including translating technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial capability, with strong time‑management and multitasking skills.
• Robust professional acumen and grounding in information technology, including change management and project.
• Knowledge of software applications, networking, and data‑management strategies.
• Ability to apply innovative thinking and understanding of emerging technologies to support court services.
• Capacity to review and refine business processes to meet the dynamic needs of a complex environment.
• Knowledge of management principles, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong skills in training, coaching, and interacting tactfully with employees.
• Thorough knowledge of court processes, procedures, and overall UCS structure.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in this title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

POSTING DATE: October 26, 2026

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: November 23, 2026

EEO STATEMENT

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Gail Testo, Senior Management Analyst

Office of Court Administration, Division of Technology & Court Research, 500 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany, NY 12206