AOC IT Security Specialist #10114247-21800 Full-Time, Perm, in Santa Fe, NM

AOC IT Security Specialist #10114247-21800 Full-Time, Perm, in Santa Fe, NM # of

Positions:

1

Opening Date:

05-11-2026 -

Close Date:

05-26-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate:

$36.487-$45.609 per hour or $72,892-$94,866 annually The Administrative Office of the Courts is recuriting for a full-time, perm AOC IT Security Specialist #10114247-21800 in Santa Fe, NM.

General Statement of Duties:

The AOC IT Security Specialist is responsible for implementing the information security function of the judiciary, under the direction of the AOC IT Security Specialist Senior, and/or the AOC Chief Information Security Officer, and in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and best practices. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

• The AOC IT Security Specialist is responsible for implementing the information security function of the judiciary, under the direction of the AOC IT Security Specialist Senior, and/or the AOC Chief Information Security Officer, and in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Assist in developing and monitoring controls to grant end-users an appropriate level of access to data and to restrict unauthorized users from sensitive data.
• Employs appropriate security management and monitoring processes and systems.
• Works with internal and external teams to assist with cyber security projects and administer project plans.
• Acts as a liaison with government agencies for IT security measures and matters.
• Assists in developing and implementing IT and cyber security strategy, training and architecture.
• Participates in technical review discussions and IT change management processes to coordinate cross-team activities.
• Assists in the creation, documentation, implementation, and management of policies, procedures, and practices to ensure availability, integrity, and privacy of information assets.
• Assist in compliance with relevant IT laws, regulations, standards, and policies.
• Works with management to identify strategic planning initiatives and assists in developing and implementing annual IT plans and directives.
• Coordinates and assist in the development of security orientation and security awareness programs and training.
• Provides information and reports to committees.
• Coordinates disaster recovery and incident management plans and tests.
• Evaluates emerging technologies, standards, and/or programs, drafts risk assessments and assists with the whitelist of approved hardware and software.
• May serve as an advisory member on committees relating to information technology and security.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of project management techniques; IT security processes; application design, program development, system servers, and management, client and database administration, network configuration and management, applications analysis and development; connectivity, data sources, update, content and access control systems and methodology; project reporting and tracking methods and techniques; privacy requirements; identity protection practices; IT security products; business continuity planning; IT trends, techniques and emerging technologies and security trends in government and private industry; IT development standards; capabilities and capacity of computer equipment and applications; and security standards and procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

• This job description is

ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay
• May receive physical fitness leave
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• These benefits vary by job classification or need

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, IT engineering, Mathematics, or other directly related fields.

Education Substitution:

Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

Experience:

Three (3) years of general IT experience. The following specific concurrent experience must be included within the general experience requirements: Two (2) years of technical experience including but not limited to technical project management, including scheduling, allocating resources, prioritizing technical tasks and projects; and One (1) year of experience overseeing IT security on network, server, and client systems

Experience Substitution:

A certification from EC-Council, CompTIA Security+, or similar may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience. Additional relevant education at the Master's Degree level may substitute for general experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. Education may not be substituted for the specific experience required.

TO APPLY

Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to: Application forms:

Microsoft Word Format Adobe PDF Format Resume Supplemental Forms:

Microsoft Word Format Adobe PDF FormatAdministrative Office of the

Courts Attn:

AOC Human Resources Division 202 E. Marcy Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Fax:

505-479-2641

Email:

jobs@nmcourts.gov

Pay:

$70,644.09 - $85,076.75 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person