Deputy Director - Network Infrastructure and Support, 16121

UCS-23

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENT

STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

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ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 16121

POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR – NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT JG: NS

LOCATION: OCA - DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY & COURT RESEARCH

25 BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10004

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

effectiveness.

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

management experience.

• 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 the same 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 PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5

Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at

www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a resume and a cover letter by email to dotapply@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

Gail Testo

Senior Management Analyst

Office of Court Administration, Division of Technology & Court Research

500 Patroon Creek Blvd

Albany, NY 12206

POSTING DATE: October 26, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: November 23, 2026

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.