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United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 3 hours ago

Cybersecurity Gap Analyst (Temporary)

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is seeking a Cybersecurity Gap Analyst for a temporary position. The role involves performing a comprehensive assessment of the organization's current cybersecurity program, identifying gaps and risks, and producing detailed reports and remediation roadmaps.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the organization’s current cybersecurity practices, controls, documentation, and technical environment

Compare existing security controls and processes against a recognized industry framework (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, or similar) to determine where gaps exist

Inventory data, systems, applications, and policies relevant to security and compliance

Evaluate current documentation, procedures, and technical measures to assess coverage, maturity, and effectiveness

Identify deficiencies and categorize gaps according to risk impact and priority

Engage with internal stakeholders (IT staff, leadership, and key process owners) to gather insights and context

Produce a detailed Gap Analysis Report that outlines findings, risk implications, and practical recommendations for remediation

Provide a Remediation Roadmap with prioritized actions, suggested timelines, and resource considerations to inform future security efforts

Work collaboratively with IT leadership to ensure the analysis reflects practical realities and organizational constraints

By the end of the engagement, the expected deliverables are: Current State Security Inventory — Documentation of existing security policies, procedures, controls, systems, and data environment. Gap Analysis Report — Detailed comparison of current state vs. target framework with identified gaps and risks. Remediation Roadmap — Prioritized list of recommended actions, estimated resources, timelines, and potential dependencies. Executive Summary suitable for leadership review

Qualification

Cybersecurity frameworksSecurity gap assessmentsRisk evaluationProfessional certificationsAnalytical skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsIndependent workTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Demonstrated experience conducting security gap assessments, control reviews, or compliance evaluations against industry standards

Working knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills — capable of producing clear, executive-ready reports

Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a temporary assignment

Familiarity with cybersecurity terminology, risk evaluation, and control implementation

Preferred

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar)

Previous experience working with government, judicial, or public sector IT environments

Experience with data classification initiatives and risk-based security planning

Benefits

Employer subsidized health insurance plan.

Company

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has jurisdiction over federal appeals arising from the states of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.

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