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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Posted by Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 14 October 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerAdministrative Office of the U.S. Courts
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyInformation Technology Specialist (Security)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted14 October 2026
Application deadline29 October 2026
CompensationUSD 121,785 – USD 197,200
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Educationbachelors
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Required certificationsCISSP, CISM
Security toolsAWS
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Security clearancepublic-trust
Citizenship requirementU.S. citizenship required
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

This position is located in the Defender Services Office (DSO) and will provide support to the Office Chief, Defender Services IT Program Officer, the National IT Operations and Applications Development Branch (NITOAD), and others on matters regarding IT security strategy, and implementation of IT security protocols, policies, procedures, and systems. The Defender Services IT Security Officer (ISO) will perform professional and technical work related to the management of IT security policies, planning, development, implementation, training, and support for the Defender Services program. The incumbent must have knowledge of IT Security, including current industry standards, with the ability to interpret existing laws, policies, and regulations, advise on necessary modifications, and communicate with a diverse group of stakeholders as well as the present recommendations to policy makers (both technical and nontechnical persons). The incumbent will also work closely with the Defender Services National IT Operations and Applications Development Branch (NITOAD) which is located in San Antonio, TX. The duties of this position…

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

STRUCTURED JOB REQUIREMENTS

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  • Security metrics and reportingPreferred · Working · 5+ years
  • Cybersecurity strategyRequired · Proficient
  • Incident responseRequired · Proficient
  • Authorization and access controlRequired · Proficient
  • Security awareness and behaviorRequired · Proficient
  • Security policy developmentRequired · Proficient

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