Trial Court Technology Officer

Job Description This is an executive-level management position and is responsible for circuit-wide Court Information Technology and policy and strategy assuring compliance with the Information technology strategic plan for the Judicial Branch. The Court Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for providing leadership in planning, developing, and implementing information technology security for a circuit court. The CTO works with the Chief Judge and/or Trial Court Administrator to develop annual budgets regarding technological needs on both the state and county levels. The CTO evaluates new technologies and software applications, and recommends to the court priorities for the allocation of resources, including expenditures for system enhancements and replacements while also being responsible for preparing an annual operating plan and performance reports to the Chief Judge and/or Trial Court Administrator, as well as the Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC), documenting how resources were used, accomplishments made, and outline goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The CTO supervises all circuit-wide court technology staff. The CTO works independently and reports directly to the Chief Judge and/or Trial Court Administrator, and is accountable for directing all court information, data integrity, systems standards, and guidelines set forth by the FCTC and coordinated by the Information Systems Services Division (ISS) of the Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA). Education and Training Guidelines Bachelor’s degree in business management, business administration, information technology, computer science management information systems, or a closely related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Seven years of related experience, two years in a supervisory role or managerial capacity. Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office 365,Azure, Windows Server 2019 Active Directory, DNS, Exchange2019, SQL Server, network switching, and routing. Working knowledge of Information Technology Security andbackup procedures. Direct working knowledge of the Florida State Courts System,court rules/procedures and legal terminology. Special Comments Potential for remote work options. Opened Until Filled, applications will be accepteduntil position is filled. The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance. The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

Created: 2025-11-21