Job Details for IT Security Specialist
| Court Name/Organization: | Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals |
| Overview of the Position: | The IT Security Specialist is a member of the circuit's IT security team that provides IT security support, risk and vulnerability management, and IT security innovation to the courts within the Eighth Circuit. This position encompasses support for implementing national tools, policy development and review, security training, risk management strategy, and annual independent assessments. The incumbent reports to the Circuit Information Security Officer. |
| Location: | St. Louis, MO |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 05/16/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | CL 29 |
| Salary: | $84,708 - $137,680 |
Position Description
- Serving as a member of the Eighth Circuit IT Security Team
- Leading assessments with court units, based on industry and judiciary guidance, utilizing tools such as CIS Controls Self-Assessment Tool (CIS CSAT)
- Traveling for trainings, court related activities, and to conduct assessments
- Training Circuit IT Security Team members on best practices and assessment program methodologies
- Providing support on policies, procedures, and technical issues to courts throughout the circuit to prepare for IT security assessments
- Providing subject matter expertise and support for court units and executive staff to build clear understanding and effective management of information technology security vulnerabilities
- Assessing the IT training needs of court units and identifying appropriate training resources
- Assisting with creating documentation and templates for IT policies, plans, and procedures
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least four years of IT security related specialized experience working with information security systems and networks, including the ability to communicate and understand the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of data communications and network management, traffic, and security. Applicants should have experience with running a vulnerability management program, including risk mitigation and incident response. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including robust customer service and presentation skills. Effective teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are paramount. The ability to travel for court-related business is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer science, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university and/or IT project management and/or cyber security certifications such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), etc. is preferred. Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework is preferred. Proficiency in Windows and Active Directory, and experience with Websense, Tenable Security Center/Nessus, KACE, and Splunk is preferred. Work experience with federal court-related applications, systems, and services is desired.
The successful candidate is subject to a background check or investigation, which includes an FBI fingerprint check, as a condition of employment. Employee retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination.
Benefits
Federal benefits for this position include paid vacation and sick leave, health benefits, life insurance, and flexible benefits programs. Federal Judiciary employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Further details regarding benefits can be found at Benefits | United States Courts uscourts.gov)
Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.
Full-time telework from outside the St. Louis metropolitan area may be considered for the right candidate.
Salary for a full-time teleworker is based on the applicable federal locality pay table for the telework duty station.
Miscellaneous
The Circuit Executive's Office of the United States Courts for the Eighth Circuit seeks applications for the position of Information Technology Security Specialist.
The U.S. Courts for the Eighth Circuit include the Court of Appeals, which is the court of review for decisions of the district courts within the Eighth Circuit, including the Districts of Eastern Arkansas, Western Arkansas, Northern Iowa, Southern Iowa, Minnesota, Eastern Missouri, Western Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Circuit Executive's Office provides policy development, administrative, technical, and staff support to the judges and court units within the Eighth Circuit. The Information Technology Department is located within the Office of the Circuit Executive and is headed by the Assistant Circuit Executive for IT.
How To Apply
Submit the following documents: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) a signed and completed AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (version dated 03/24) as a single PDF attachment only to: CE8employment@ca8.uscourts.gov, with subject line “IT Security Specialist.” When saving your documents as one PDF, it is important to name the file using only your firstname_lastname.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified and must travel at their own expense.
The application form (AO-78) is available. The AO-78 must be signed and filled out completely. Attaching a resume in lieu of the AO-78 or answering the questions on the AO-78 by simply referencing an attached resume is not sufficient. If the AO-78 is filled out electronically and submitted by email, the fillable form must be resaved and submitted as a non-fillable pdf before submission; otherwise, the form will appear blank.
Note: Applications that do not include all requested information will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.
Additional Conditions of Employment
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanently eligible to work in the United States. The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages. All court employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct. Successful completion of a six-month probationary period is required. All Court of Appeals employees are "at will" employees and serve at the pleasure of the Court. The Court will only communicate with those qualified individuals who will be invited for an interview. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, either of which may occur without prior written or other notice. If a subsequent vacancy of the same or similar characteristics to this position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Court may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.