Deputy Director of Infrastructure

The Office of Judicial Administration is responsible for the efficient administration of all agencies that operate under the direction of the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court. That includes 200 personnel; fiscal management; communication; technology; legal services; intergovernmental relations; services for the trial courts; and support for court boards, commissions, and committees. The Office is headed by Chief Administrative Officer Aaron Hood, who reports directly to the Chief Justice of Indiana and serves as the link between the Chief Justice and the agencies of the Court.

Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $98,000 but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.

To Apply: Please apply by September 6, 2026

About the Job:

The Deputy IT Director of Infrastructure oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's core technology systems, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and data centers. They support the IT Director in setting strategic direction, ensuring system reliability and security, managing budgets and vendors, and leading technical teams to deliver scalable and resilient infrastructure services.

This position will require the incumbent to be available for the on-call rotation.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop and execute the organization's IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of core systems including servers, storage, cloud platforms, and data centers.
• Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities across all infrastructure services.
• Establish and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and best practices for reliability and operational excellence.
• Support the IT Director in managing infrastructure budgets, capital planning, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee infrastructure incident response, problem management, and root-cause analysis to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
• Build, mentor, and evaluate high-performing infrastructure team members
• Provide executive-level reporting on system performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, cloud migrations, and modernization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements.

What Youll Need for Success:

Knowledge

• Systems Administration
• Database Administration
• Windows and Linux
• DevOps

Integrity

• Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
• Maintain personal and business affairs in a manner that ensures public confidence in the integrity, competence, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary as well as avoid situations that could lead to conflict, or the appearance of conflict

Professionalism

• Interact with all persons in a respectful manner, maintain business-like appearance, and promote harmony in the workplace
• Interact with executive branch agencies, federal agencies, and judicial officers in a manner that promotes confidence and respect in the Office of Judicial Administration

Customer Service

• Act as a liaison when interacting with management, staff, internal and external stakeholders to provide program specific information, answer questions, and address issues/problems raised
• Successfully diffuse elevated conversations and manage conflict resolution

Communication

• Communicating effectively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and staff in other divisions of the Office of Judicial Administration
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Organization

• Manage assignments to ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines
• Effectively manage time and prioritization of tasks and projects
• Prepare and maintain complex and confidential records in an automated system to work on numerous tasks

Critical Thinking

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Attention to Detail

• Research, coordinate, and track work in a proficient manner to ensure accuracy

Leadership

• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Collaborate and build consensus among fellow managers and other team members

Problem Solving

• Identify problems and review related information to develop and implement solutions
• Use deductive reasoning skills to meet several complimentary goals

Technology and Tool Usage

• Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits package for full-time employees:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;

• Wellness program (offers a premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match;

• Two (2) fully funded pension plan options;

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave;

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave;

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off;

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years;

• Group life insurance;

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits;

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program;

• Free Parking for most positions;

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

• Hybrid Option for eligible employees/positions

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Indiana Supreme Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, status as a protected veteran or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and the Indiana Judicial Code.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and will need reasonable accommodation to assist you in applying for the position or performing the essential functions of the job, the Indiana Supreme Court will provide such reasonable accommodations.