Contra Costa County Superior Court
Information Technology Manager - Infrastructure
Contra Costa County Superior Court, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Salary :
$119,279.06 - $152,233.54 Annually
Location :
Need to be available to work at any Contra Costa Superior Court Location, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-11-20 CD00
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
11/20/2024
Closing Date:
12/16/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Superior Court of California County of Contra Costa
Announces an open recruitment for:
Information Technology Manager - Infrastructure
$119,279.06 - $152,233.54 annually
Final Filing - 5:00 pm on Monday, December 16, 2024
Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Information Technology Manager - Infrastructure position is responsible for the management and operation of the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure on a day-to-day basis. This position is directly responsible for ensuring the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Court's information system infrastructure including data centers, server operations (physical and virtual), virtualization (VMWare), network services (local and wide area network (LAN/WAN), virtual, wireless, and cellular), data storage (SAN, NAS, etc.), telecommunications (Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), analog lines, voice gateways, etc.), information security (firewalls, load balancers, anti-virus systems, etc.), business continuity (backup/recovery plans and systems, disaster recovery plans and systems, hardware / firmware patching standards), and helpdesk services (tier I and tier II). Incumbents are responsible for a variety of tasks, including management of IT staff, strategic and tactical planning, acquisition and deployment, maintenance and support of IT infrastructure technologies.
The
IDEAL CANDIDATE
is a proven leader who is able to quickly establish effective relationships with staff and be an exceptional role model. An effective candidate can work collaboratively with the CIO to ensure the highest quality of work production within the division. It is crucial to understand the court's divisional requirements and lead a team in providing outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis. This position and classification is considered a working manager who possesses a thorough technical knowledge of hardware servers, virtualization, audio-visual systems, security systems, data storage, desktops, networks, data, and telecommunications.
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing day may apply. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other Information Technology department vacancies that become available.Examples of Duties
Duties that may be assigned include, but are not limited to, the following:Manages the day-to-day information technology operations including the management of: infrastructure equipment, data centers, application administration, servers, desktops, databases, telecommunications, networks, enterprise systems, data storage, data processing in on premise and multiple cloud provider environments.
Manages portfolio of projects; plans, staffs, prioritize and manages all phases of implementation for assigned projects; provides technical assistance and guidance to staff; directs the design, development, and implementation of new projects; establishes budgets, timelines to implement new or enhanced equipment, programs, or systems; and monitors progress.
Provides a secure, compliant, robust, reliable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure and directs infrastructure support strategy and operations.
Directs infrastructure support strategy and operations to ensure that the Court can operate unhindered during business hours, as well as provide after-hour/weekend support as needed.
Manages activities related to keeping the infrastructure performing optimally including backing up the systems, performance tuning, installing operating system upgrades and patches, implementing security and virus protection and providing 24-hour monitoring and support.
Working technical manager provides technical support to court users, justice partners and the public; improves customer satisfaction levels; plans, coordinates, and advice on both external and internal consulting and support activities for users.
Assists in providing technical services and technical expertise to facilitate development goals, policies, standards, and procedures.
Establishes unit standards and policies; implements and recommends actions to improve workflow, simplify operational and reporting procedures and improve performance standards.
Supervises, motivates, and evaluates IT staff; delegates work; provides technical and professional skills training; manages performance issues; makes recommendations regarding the hiring and promotion process.
Works with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology; develops and recommends plans/solutions for meeting the information systems and technical support needs of the Court.
Evaluates vendor proposals for purchases of technology solutions and services to assure adherence to technical specifications and business needs.
Provides recommendations to the annual IT department budget; tracks expenditures for assigned IT projects and tasks.
Prepares activity and progress reports on all assignments. Keeps current with the latest technologies.Minimum/Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of
:
Cisco network architectures and theory and principles of network design and integration, including topologies and protocols.
Microsoft (server and desktop) Infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
VMWare (server and desktop) Infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
Development of short and long-range objectives for the customer service and infrastructure to optimize performance of resources.
Virtual infrastructure architecture, design principles, and support and maintenance.
Methods and techniques for performing connectivity, performance, and troubleshooting, including the uses of diagnostic tools and equipment.
Project management principles, including techniques utilized in performing needs assessment, planning, timelines, scope, risk, resources, logistics, and coordination.
Verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including principles of building teamwork and providing excellent customer service.
Business continuity and disaster recovery principles and practices
Principles and practices of personnel management and supervision.
Principles and practices of office management and administrative organization.Skill and Ability to
:
IT infrastructure management processes, techniques, risks, and best practices.
Infrastructure technologies including experiences in hands-on technical roles in system management, systems/network administration and development.
Data center operations: storage, backups, restore and security.
Providing leadership and management of technical personnel; delegating work assignments, matching the responsibility to the person and giving authority to work independently.
Develop new cost-effective uses for technology, improve the present standards; exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult technical problems.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Select, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development.
Read and comprehend complex systems materials; hardware/software technical materials.
Server Administration both physical and virtual using VMWare.
Perform complex network administration functions in a multi-platform, multi-segment network environment accurately and efficiently.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and connectivity problems.
Establish priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple activities to ensure timely, high-quality results.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, Court and County employees, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work.
Organize and coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on information systems or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including two (2) years of management experience, in support of enterprise applications, desktops, databases, servers, audio-visual, security, storage systems, data and voice networks and telecommunications.
OR
Any combination of education, training and/or experience which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities
Substitution
A master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management may be substituted for one year of management experience
Desired Qualifications:
License or Certifications: Cisco CCIE, VMware, Microsoft MSCE, CISSP certifications are preferred, but not required.
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process:
Interested individuals must complete a court application on line and must provide a valid email address. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
To apply go to: http://www.cc-courts.org: click on the Careers tab then click on the Current Employment Opportunities tab. All communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and government.jobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails. For additional information email:
Depending on the number of applications received, an application evaluation committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate's application package, and those deemed best qualified will be invited to an oral interview. The court reserves the right to revise this process in accordance with the Court Personnel Plan and accepted selection practices.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of fingerprint and a criminal record background check is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment.
All employees of the court who operate a vehicle on court business must certify they possess a valid California Driver's License and required levels of automobile insurance.
Convictions
Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying for employment with the court. The court will assess the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has elapsed since the offense was committed, and the nature of the job duties to be performed.
Employment Eligibility:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present to the Court, at the time of appointment, original documents which show satisfactory proof of: 1.) identity and 2.) U.S. Citizenship or a legal authorization to work in the United States.
Union Representative
This position is an exempt, unrepresented position.
Applicants with Disabilities
The Court will make reasonable accommodations so applicants with disabilities may participate in the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance.
The Court is an equal opportunity employer . The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law.
Benefits Package:
Three (3) weeks of vacation per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis;Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis, with no maximum accrual;Fourteen (14) fixed holidays;Twenty-four (24) hours personal floating holiday annually, pro-rated based upon hire date;One hundred (100) hours of administrative leave each January 1st, pro-rated for new appointments;Membership in the County's retirement plan under the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937;Choice of health coverage with Court contribution of 100% for employee and family of the lowest premium plan offered by each carrier;Dental and vision plans with Court contribution of 100% of the cost for employee and family;Court paid life insurance.Voluntary benefit programs including flexible spending accounts, supplemental life and disability plans and commuter benefits;Annual professional development allowance; andDeferred compensation program.
$119,279.06 - $152,233.54 Annually
Location :
Need to be available to work at any Contra Costa Superior Court Location, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-11-20 CD00
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
11/20/2024
Closing Date:
12/16/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Superior Court of California County of Contra Costa
Announces an open recruitment for:
Information Technology Manager - Infrastructure
$119,279.06 - $152,233.54 annually
Final Filing - 5:00 pm on Monday, December 16, 2024
Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Information Technology Manager - Infrastructure position is responsible for the management and operation of the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure on a day-to-day basis. This position is directly responsible for ensuring the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Court's information system infrastructure including data centers, server operations (physical and virtual), virtualization (VMWare), network services (local and wide area network (LAN/WAN), virtual, wireless, and cellular), data storage (SAN, NAS, etc.), telecommunications (Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), analog lines, voice gateways, etc.), information security (firewalls, load balancers, anti-virus systems, etc.), business continuity (backup/recovery plans and systems, disaster recovery plans and systems, hardware / firmware patching standards), and helpdesk services (tier I and tier II). Incumbents are responsible for a variety of tasks, including management of IT staff, strategic and tactical planning, acquisition and deployment, maintenance and support of IT infrastructure technologies.
The
IDEAL CANDIDATE
is a proven leader who is able to quickly establish effective relationships with staff and be an exceptional role model. An effective candidate can work collaboratively with the CIO to ensure the highest quality of work production within the division. It is crucial to understand the court's divisional requirements and lead a team in providing outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis. This position and classification is considered a working manager who possesses a thorough technical knowledge of hardware servers, virtualization, audio-visual systems, security systems, data storage, desktops, networks, data, and telecommunications.
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing day may apply. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other Information Technology department vacancies that become available.Examples of Duties
Duties that may be assigned include, but are not limited to, the following:Manages the day-to-day information technology operations including the management of: infrastructure equipment, data centers, application administration, servers, desktops, databases, telecommunications, networks, enterprise systems, data storage, data processing in on premise and multiple cloud provider environments.
Manages portfolio of projects; plans, staffs, prioritize and manages all phases of implementation for assigned projects; provides technical assistance and guidance to staff; directs the design, development, and implementation of new projects; establishes budgets, timelines to implement new or enhanced equipment, programs, or systems; and monitors progress.
Provides a secure, compliant, robust, reliable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure and directs infrastructure support strategy and operations.
Directs infrastructure support strategy and operations to ensure that the Court can operate unhindered during business hours, as well as provide after-hour/weekend support as needed.
Manages activities related to keeping the infrastructure performing optimally including backing up the systems, performance tuning, installing operating system upgrades and patches, implementing security and virus protection and providing 24-hour monitoring and support.
Working technical manager provides technical support to court users, justice partners and the public; improves customer satisfaction levels; plans, coordinates, and advice on both external and internal consulting and support activities for users.
Assists in providing technical services and technical expertise to facilitate development goals, policies, standards, and procedures.
Establishes unit standards and policies; implements and recommends actions to improve workflow, simplify operational and reporting procedures and improve performance standards.
Supervises, motivates, and evaluates IT staff; delegates work; provides technical and professional skills training; manages performance issues; makes recommendations regarding the hiring and promotion process.
Works with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology; develops and recommends plans/solutions for meeting the information systems and technical support needs of the Court.
Evaluates vendor proposals for purchases of technology solutions and services to assure adherence to technical specifications and business needs.
Provides recommendations to the annual IT department budget; tracks expenditures for assigned IT projects and tasks.
Prepares activity and progress reports on all assignments. Keeps current with the latest technologies.Minimum/Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of
:
Cisco network architectures and theory and principles of network design and integration, including topologies and protocols.
Microsoft (server and desktop) Infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
VMWare (server and desktop) Infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
Development of short and long-range objectives for the customer service and infrastructure to optimize performance of resources.
Virtual infrastructure architecture, design principles, and support and maintenance.
Methods and techniques for performing connectivity, performance, and troubleshooting, including the uses of diagnostic tools and equipment.
Project management principles, including techniques utilized in performing needs assessment, planning, timelines, scope, risk, resources, logistics, and coordination.
Verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including principles of building teamwork and providing excellent customer service.
Business continuity and disaster recovery principles and practices
Principles and practices of personnel management and supervision.
Principles and practices of office management and administrative organization.Skill and Ability to
:
IT infrastructure management processes, techniques, risks, and best practices.
Infrastructure technologies including experiences in hands-on technical roles in system management, systems/network administration and development.
Data center operations: storage, backups, restore and security.
Providing leadership and management of technical personnel; delegating work assignments, matching the responsibility to the person and giving authority to work independently.
Develop new cost-effective uses for technology, improve the present standards; exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult technical problems.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Select, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development.
Read and comprehend complex systems materials; hardware/software technical materials.
Server Administration both physical and virtual using VMWare.
Perform complex network administration functions in a multi-platform, multi-segment network environment accurately and efficiently.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and connectivity problems.
Establish priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple activities to ensure timely, high-quality results.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, Court and County employees, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work.
Organize and coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on information systems or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including two (2) years of management experience, in support of enterprise applications, desktops, databases, servers, audio-visual, security, storage systems, data and voice networks and telecommunications.
OR
Any combination of education, training and/or experience which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities
Substitution
A master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management may be substituted for one year of management experience
Desired Qualifications:
License or Certifications: Cisco CCIE, VMware, Microsoft MSCE, CISSP certifications are preferred, but not required.
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process:
Interested individuals must complete a court application on line and must provide a valid email address. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
To apply go to: http://www.cc-courts.org: click on the Careers tab then click on the Current Employment Opportunities tab. All communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and government.jobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails. For additional information email:
Depending on the number of applications received, an application evaluation committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate's application package, and those deemed best qualified will be invited to an oral interview. The court reserves the right to revise this process in accordance with the Court Personnel Plan and accepted selection practices.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of fingerprint and a criminal record background check is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment.
All employees of the court who operate a vehicle on court business must certify they possess a valid California Driver's License and required levels of automobile insurance.
Convictions
Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying for employment with the court. The court will assess the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has elapsed since the offense was committed, and the nature of the job duties to be performed.
Employment Eligibility:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present to the Court, at the time of appointment, original documents which show satisfactory proof of: 1.) identity and 2.) U.S. Citizenship or a legal authorization to work in the United States.
Union Representative
This position is an exempt, unrepresented position.
Applicants with Disabilities
The Court will make reasonable accommodations so applicants with disabilities may participate in the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance.
The Court is an equal opportunity employer . The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law.
Benefits Package:
Three (3) weeks of vacation per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis;Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis, with no maximum accrual;Fourteen (14) fixed holidays;Twenty-four (24) hours personal floating holiday annually, pro-rated based upon hire date;One hundred (100) hours of administrative leave each January 1st, pro-rated for new appointments;Membership in the County's retirement plan under the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937;Choice of health coverage with Court contribution of 100% for employee and family of the lowest premium plan offered by each carrier;Dental and vision plans with Court contribution of 100% of the cost for employee and family;Court paid life insurance.Voluntary benefit programs including flexible spending accounts, supplemental life and disability plans and commuter benefits;Annual professional development allowance; andDeferred compensation program.