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COURTS SINGAPORE · 4 days ago

IT Security Specialist (Assessment Lead)

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $146K/yr

4+ years exp

U.S. Courts is seeking an IT Security Specialist Assessment Lead to provide IT security support to court units within the Eleventh Circuit. The role involves leading annual assessments, supporting policy creation, and training IT staff on security tools.

E-CommerceElectronicsHome Appliances

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead annual court unit assessments based on industry and judiciary guidance, using tools such as Center for Internet Security Controls Self-Assessment Tool (CIS CSAT)

Provide support on policies, procedures, and technical issues for court units throughout the Eleventh Circuit to prepare for Administrative Office of the Courts' security assessments

Work with and influence multiple court divisions within the circuit to align court strategies with secure, high-performance systems

Train court unit IT staff to use security tools and software, including judiciary-provided and third-party systems

Troubleshoot and diagnose cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and recommend resolutions

Track and support circuit-wide implementation of national IT security tools for scanning, logging, and patching

Train court unit IT staff on best practices and assessment program methodologies

Provide leadership, subject matter expertise, and support for court unit IT staff and court unit executives to facilitate understanding and informed management of IT risks

Conceive, develop, document, and manage IT security projects

Assist local court units with creating and revising IT policies, plans, and procedures

Assist local court units with implementing process improvement strategies

Track and organize data to assist local court units with measuring points of success and areas needing improvement

Maintain consistent communication with local court units

Translate and document technical terms into non-technical language

Train non-automation personnel in automation techniques and processes

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Information security experienceNetwork securityIncident handlingVulnerability managementCISSP certificationNIST Risk Management FrameworkWindows proficiencyActive DirectoryCustomer serviceProfessional demeanorComputer skillsInterpersonal skillsEffective communicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving approach

Required

Four years of experience in information security/cybersecurity

Experience in network security, incident handling and response, and vulnerability management

Ability to travel (25% - 50%)

Detailed, organized, and self-driven

Ability to work under pressure and within the constraints of conflicting deadlines

Proactive, creative problem-solving approach

Strong interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Strong collaboration skills with IT and other court staff

Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use sound judgement

Possess a professional demeanor and strong work ethic

Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications

Ability to lift and move equipment (approximately 50 pounds)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in cyber security, computer science, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university and/or IT project management

CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent certification

Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework

Proficiency in Windows and Active Directory, and experience with Websense, Tenable Security Center/Nessus, KACE, and Splunk

Work experience with federal court-related applications, systems, and services