Information Security Officer - Principal Manager

The Information Technology office is seeking a Principal Manager I to serve as the Information Security Officer (ISO) for the Judicial Council and the broader Judicial Branch.

This senior‑level role reports directly to the Chief Information Officer and leads the Judicial Council’s Information Security Services Program. This position is responsible for protecting branch wide information systems, strengthening cybersecurity practices, and advising Judicial Council leadership, committees, and California courts on security matters.

The ISO sets the strategic direction for information security, oversees the Security Operations Center (SOC), and ensures consistent, high‑quality security services across the Judicial Council, Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Trial Courts. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, establishing and enforcing security frameworks, developing and training of security staff, managing risk and compliance programs, and leading major security initiatives across on‑premises and cloud environments.

This role supervises major security programs and projects, including the design, implementation, and deployment of key technologies and strategic initiatives. Additionally, the ISO ensures secure and cohesive operations across on‑premises and cloud environments, providing leadership on cloud governance, architecture, and risk mitigation.

As the Judicial Council’s cybersecurity advisor and subject matter expert, the ISO represents the branch in executive discussions, committees, and public forums and provides expert guidance to leaders and external partners.

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule‑making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations.

As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station.

In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to reside within the State of California and travel to office and court locations throughout the state as business needs dictate.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual…