IT Specialist

Overview

IT Specialist # Full-Time, Permanent position in Santa Fe, NM.

Number of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 07-10-2026 Close Date: 07-24-2026

Target Pay Range: $31.978-$39.972 per hour or $66,514.24-$83,141.76 annually

The First Judicial District Court is recruiting for one full-time IT Specialist in the Court Administration Division, Santa Fe, New Mexico. General statement of duties: under general supervision, perform technology support and analysis in the areas of client, field, and/or applications support.

• Serve as a point of contact for end users, vendors, and staff to resolve computer hardware, operating system, software applications, servers, networks, and telecommunication related issues.
• Develop software and hardware replacement schedules.
• Install, configure, and test protocols on various operating systems and platforms.
• Write login scripts, use templates, map network drives, and perform backups and restores of data.
• Plan and organize initiatives to integrate, upgrade, replace, install, and configure computer hardware, operating systems, software applications, servers, networks, and telecommunications equipment.
• Implement emergency plans, including disaster recovery procedures.
• Install, configure, analyze, and test computer images to develop baseline production images for staff.
• Download, install, and perform administrative tasks for operating system security patches to protect against malicious attacks and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security on operating systems, software applications, and servers; update anti-virus definitions to protect against threats.
• Administer end-user accounts to ensure secure passwords and permissions are applied to files and folders to protect data.
• Migrate data between servers and maintain directory structures on servers.
• Create, configure, verify, and maintain tape backup jobs; restore data from backup tapes as needed.
• Set up, configure, and test delivered equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to judicial entities.
• Develop training manuals and procedures for judicial entity applications, processes, and forms.
• Review existing applications, execute test cases, and report test failures to vendors or developers.
• Provide technology application support and design, define, analyze, and implement application software and new processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, IT engineering, or other directly related field.
• Education Substitution:
  Four (4) years of related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience:
  
  None required.

The work environment is office or court-based. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The 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 not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx;
  Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs;
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• State-paid life insurance; supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid time off, up to eight weeks
• Paid time off and retirement buyback
• Eleven paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at Stay Well Health Center in Santa Fe
• Bilingual compensation
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Overtime, holiday, or shift differential pay where applicable
• Physical fitness leave where applicable
• Benefit values may vary by job classification

To apply, submit a NM Judicial Branch Employment Application or a Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, along with proof of education. Materials must be received by mail, email, or hand delivery at:

P.O. Box 2268

Santa Fe, NM 87504