PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIRECTOR - 21000138

Requisition No: 864466 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIRECTOR - 21000138

 Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC

Position Number: 21000138 

Salary:  Salary based on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026 

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Job Title: IT Director

The Office of the Public Defender is committed to ensuring that every person, regardless of means, receives high-quality legal representation and due process under the law. We are a team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to justice, equality, and service to our community.

We are seeking an innovative and strategic individual to lead our technology operations and ensure the secure, efficient, and modern delivery of digital services across our offices.

Position Overview

The IT Director oversees all information technology functions within the Public Defender’s Office, including systems Administration, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, case management systems, digital evidence handling, and end-user support. This role requires a leader who can align technology strategy with the mission of public defense—supporting attorneys and staff with reliable, secure, and accessible systems that enhance client advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure reliable, secure technology services.
• Oversee network infrastructure, data storage, and cloud systems.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal information security and privacy regulations.
• Support and optimize case management and document management systems and digital evidence platforms.
• Develop technology policies, procedures, and training programs for staff.
• Prepare and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of public resources.
• Collaborate with other justice system agencies and state IT departments to coordinate technology initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5 years’ work experience in Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive IT management experience.
• Experience with network and system administration, cybersecurity, and cloud-based environments.
• Proven success managing IT projects and leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance in a public-sector or legal environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a criminal justice, legal services, or government setting.
• Knowledge of case management systems (SQL) and reporting applications.

Why Join Us

• Serve a vital public mission and make a direct impact on access to justice.
• Lead a modern, evolving IT environment committed to innovation and equity.
• Enjoy a supportive workplace with strong work-life balance and public-sector benefits.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.