POSITION OVERVIEW

The Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals for an IT Manager I

Applications for this position will be accepted until the close of business on

September 25, 2026, or until position in filled

.NOTE

This is a confidential (at will) position, and the employee will be exempt from merit system rules and regulations relating to appointment, tenure, and appeal.

Confidential employees are, however, entitled to retirement and all other fringe benefits available to merit system employees.

The IT Manger I is responsible for managing the IT Security Department and personnel. Overseeing the security implementation and solutions against cyber threats. Providing guidance and insights to the CISO and CIO regarding security policies. Managing the IT security budget and financials. Work is performed under the supervision of the CISO and IT Director. Travel is required.

TYPICAL DUTIES

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed).

Oversees the implementation of IT Security Solutions.

Identify risks and threats and develop mitigation solutions.

Research industry best practices, compliances, and laws.

Create forecasts and budgets requirements.

Performs required tasks set forth by the CISO and IT Director.

Collaborate with other IT Departments to ensure network security.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess strong analytical skills.

Ability to multitask.

Must have great written and oral skills.

Proficient with Palo Alto firewall solutions and products.

Extensive knowledge in Azure security fundamentals and security solutions.

Proficient with Azure Data Loss Prevention and Conditional Access Policies.

Familiar with various firewalls and SD-WAN solutions.

Familiar with Endpoint Protection Solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Information Security, cyber security, or related field. Minimum of 8 years experience working in Cybersecurity and minimum of 2 years management experience. A valid State of Alabama drivers license is mandatory. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) in addition to at least two other cyber-related certifications.

Policy on Accepting College Coursework, Post-Secondary and Advanced Degrees

Specific college coursework required for a job, as well as, Bachelors, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees will be accepted from the schools accredited by any of the six regional accreditation associations in the United States listed below:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE)

Western Association of Schools and Colleges-Senior College and University Commission (WASC-SCUC)

Coursework or degrees from schools that have

not been accredited by one of the above listed regional accreditation associations

may be accepted if a regionally accredited school considers the coursework or degree to be an acceptable prerequisite for admission to an advance degree program.

For example, if a regionally accredited school accepts an applicants bachelors degree for admittance into a graduate degree program, the Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) Human Resources Division will accept the college coursework if a regional accredited school accepts the

coursework towards a post-secondary degree (e.g., a bachelors degree).

This must be documented by a letter of acceptance from the regionally accredited school.

The AOC Human Resources Division will review such requests on a case-by-case basis.

Note: This policy is subject to change. Other state agencies, and/or branches of government may have additional r

Administrative Office of Courts jobs

IT Manager I (Information Technology Manager)