USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Information Technology Security Officer
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $158K/yr
2+ years expThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is seeking an Information Technology Security Officer to maintain their operational security posture. This role involves implementing security policies, conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain local security policies, processes, and technologies consistent with the national information security program
Monitor compliance with judiciary technology policies and security standards
Complete the annual Judiciary IT Scorecard self-assessment
Develop and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures, guidelines, and checklists
Participate in the acquisition process following supply chain risk management practices and ensure procurements address security requirements
Prepare budget justifications for security initiatives and special management reports as needed
Coordinate IT disaster recovery and continuity planning, including maintaining recovery procedures, ensuring backup security, and supporting periodic testing
Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify weaknesses, risks, and protection requirements
Perform technical research to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats in existing and proposed technologies
Communicate findings and recommend mitigation strategies
Coordinate with the Circuit Executive's Office on risk management matters and contribute to the court's risk management framework
Participate in regular IT security and risk management meetings
Plan and execute IT security projects, developing project plans, timelines, and resource requirements
Coordinate security-related aspects of broader ITO projects, ensuring security requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle
Provide regular project status updates and escalate issues through appropriate channels
Ensure project documentation and outcomes are communicated to stakeholders
Provide technical advisory services to securely design, implement, and maintain information technology systems, applications, cloud services, and network infrastructure
Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, applications, networks, and data across the system development lifecycle
Integrate security into system development by educating stakeholders and creating supporting methodologies and templates
Oversee implementation of security controls and generation of security documentation for system authorization
Conduct annual security awareness training for court staff
Provide security briefings, updates, and resources
Promote awareness and adoption of IT security best practices
Advise management on security needs, objectives, and vulnerabilities
Communicate and respond to judges, chambers staff, and management requests regarding court operations
Answer IT security questions for judges and staff, and the public
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to explain complex operational matters and concepts to individuals and groups with varying experience and backgrounds
Interact effectively with the public and staff, providing good customer and quality service and resolving difficulties efficiently while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures
Develop, implement, and maintain written procedures for assigned functions
Comply with The Guide to Judiciary Policy, applicable Administrative Office policies and procedures, internal controls guidelines, and all local policies and procedures
Abide by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements
Demonstrate sound ethics and good judgment at all times
Display a careful and deliberate approach in handling confidential information in a variety of contexts
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States
All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination
Initial and continued appointment in this position is conditioned on a favorable moderate risk, five-year background investigation (renewed every five years)
Candidates must possess at least two years of specialized experience in IT security
Experience must demonstrate knowledge of security principles, risk assessment, and vulnerability management, and ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences and work collaboratively within a team environment
Specialized experience may be substituted by a master's degree from an accredited college or university in cybersecurity, information assurance, or related field
In addition to CL-28 requirements, at least one additional year of specialized experience demonstrating broader project coordination, more independent risk assessment work, and coordination of security initiatives across functional areas
At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or similar field of study
Preferred
Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or GIAC certifications
Federal government or federal judiciary IT security experience
Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework or similar security frameworks
Experience conducting security assessments and supporting audit activities
Project management experience or PMP certification
Experience working within a management team structure and coordinating across functional areas
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 11 paid federal holidays per year.
Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance; Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA).
Public transportation subsidy, on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the terms of the (PSLF) program.
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