United States Courts

About the Company

Whether you’re an attorney, clerk, human resources specialist, or court interpreter, there is a place for you to support the mission and work of the nation’s 94 U.S. District Courts, also called the trial courts. District courts resolve disputes by determining the facts and applying legal principles. Trial courts include district judges, who handle most trials, and magistrate judges who assist district judges in preparing cases for trial and also conduct trials in misdemeanor cases. There is at least one district court in each state and the District of Columbia. Four territories of the United States have district courts that hear federal cases, including bankruptcy cases: Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. We invite you to learn more about us and join the people who work to help ensure equal justice under the law.

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Company Name

United States Courts

Job Title

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY OFFICER

Job Description

**Job Title** Information Technology Security Officer **Role Summary** Maintain and enhance the operational security posture of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by implementing security policies, conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerabilities, monitoring compliance, coordinating incidents, and promoting security awareness. **Expectations** Serve as the court’s primary IT security resource, collaborate with the Administrative Office IT Security Office, and work within the ITO management team to align security initiatives with national policies and court objectives. **Key Responsibilities** - Implement and enforce IT security policies and guidelines. - Conduct ongoing risk assessments and vulnerability analyses. - Manage patching and vulnerability remediation programs. - Monitor compliance with federal security requirements and audit findings. - Coordinate incident response, investigation, and communication. - Deliver security awareness training and promote best practices. - Liaise with the Circuit Executive’s Office on risk management matters. - Obtain necessary reviews, approvals, and documentation for policy changes. **Required Skills** - Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (CIS, NIST, FedRAMP). - Experience with risk assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response. - Proficiency in security monitoring, logging, and audit tools. - Ability to analyze security controls and recommend enhancements. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GRC or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer). ###

Washington dc, United states

On site

27-01-2026

Company Name

United States Courts

Job Title

IT Security Officer: Risk, Policy & Incident Lead

Job Description

Job Title: IT Security Officer – Risk, Policy & Incident Lead Role Summary: Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the operational security posture of the court’s IT environment. Manages security policy implementation, conducts risk assessments, oversees vulnerability management, monitors compliance, coordinates incident responses, and drives security awareness initiatives. Works collaboratively with the Administrative Office IT Security Office and other ITO management to align policies, manage risks, and ensure national security standards are met. Expectations: - Lead and execute strategic security initiatives that protect court information assets. - Serve as the primary IT security advisor for court leadership and external stakeholders. - Ensure timely and effective incident response and reporting. - Maintain compliance with federal security regulations and national policies. - Promote a culture of security awareness among all staff. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, document, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures. - Perform risk assessments and vulnerability analyses; recommend mitigations. - Manage vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation workflows. - Monitor compliance with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, federal guidelines). - Coordinate incident detection, containment, investigation, and reporting; lead incident response teams. - Provide security awareness training and communications to court personnel. - Collaborate with ITO managers for policy updates, security strategy, and resource allocation. - Liaise with the Administrative Office IT Security Office on national policy implementation and shared initiatives. - Present security posture, metrics, and recommendations to executive leadership. Required Skills: - Strong knowledge of IT security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, etc.). - Experience with risk assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response. - Ability to develop and enforce security policies and procedures. - Proficiency in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation tools. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Washington dc, United states

On site

Senior

27-01-2026