IT Security Specialist

The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut is seeking a full-time Information Technology (IT) Security Specialist.

Qualifications:

General Experience: Must be a high school graduate and have performed at least two years of progressively responsible technical, administrative, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Some, or all, of the two years of required general experience may be substituted with education above the high school level.

Specialized Experience: Specialized Cybersecurity education is preferred. Specialized experience in progressively responsible technical or administrative positions requiring the regular and recurring application of procedures that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such work should have involved the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and peripherals.

Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. CompTIA A and Network Certifications. Experience with recent versions of software including Microsoft Active Directory, Windows 8/10, Office 365, Outlook. We value direct experience developing and drafting company or agency policies and procedures as well as the evaluation of IT practices and systems for vulnerabilities. Professional experience identifying training needs and meeting them internally or externally is desired. IT audit or compliance experience is also desired.

The successful applicant will also possess:

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Structured writing skills related to documentation, policies and compliance work;
• Initiative and an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Strong collaboration skills with IT and other court staff;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment;
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic; and
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications.

Responsibilities:

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

• Keep abreast of national security policies and procedures which are disseminated by the Administrative Office.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary : $58,808 - $105,032