It Security Specialist Jobs

Duties

The IT Security Specialist is responsible for administering the information technology security policies, documentation, procedures, and compliance within the court units. The incumbent plans, develops, implements, and supports the IT security initiatives within the district. The IT Security Specialist will collaborate with the IT Director to identify and document system deficiencies or vulnerabilities and the resulting corrective actions. The incumbent also acts as a back-up to the Systems Administrator.

The IT Security Specialist provides actionable advice to improve IT security and serves as a team lead to fulfill the security objectives of the court and comply with policies established by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The incumbent will actively engage users in security best practices and draft policies for both technical and non-technical personnel. The incumbent will also develop and deliver training to a variety of users.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of information security projects (or security-related aspects of other projects) to ensure milestones are completed in the appropriate order and on schedule.
• Keep abreast of national security policies and procedures which are disseminated by the Administrative Office.
• Create and employ methodologies, templates, guidelines, checklists, procedures, and other documents to establish repeatable processes across the court's information technology security services to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with IT Director to facilitate the patching and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities for both hardware and software systems.
• Advise and assist the IT Director in the development and administration of local court unit security policies and procedures that are compliant with national policy and guidance.
• Explore new and innovative information technology policies that will constructively transform the information security posture of the court units. Make recommendations to local court management regarding best practices and implement those changes approved by the court.
• Using automated security tools like NESSUS and SPLUNK, regularly conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify weaknesses, risks, and protection requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain documentation related to all aspects of enterprise IT systems.
• Coordinate with national IT governance structures to identify, document, and coordinate the remediation of vulnerabilities and improvements identified during IT security assessments or audits.
• Perform IT technical support assistance to local court personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payment.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate will undergo a full fingerprint and background records check. Any applicant selected for a position will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the background investigation.
• Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees [available to applicants to view at the court website: [https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/].
• Employees of the U.S. District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• How to Apply Submit by email only, to: [email protected] Agency contact information Human Resources Department Email [email protected] Address US District Court, District of Connecticut 915 Lafayette Boulevard Bridgeport, CT 06604 US Next steps Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
• Signature and false statements
• Selective Service
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

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  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Social security number request
• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Submit resume, with cover letter detailing why you believe your qualifications match the requirements of this position. Please submit a completed application for judicial branch employment, Form AO 78A. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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