Information Technology Security Officer

Description:

The Information Technology (IT) Security Officer is located in the Information Technology Office (ITO) and is supervised by the Assistant Circuit Executive for Information Technology. The position maintains the operational security posture for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, performing professional work related to security policy implementation, risk assessment, vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, incident coordination, and security awareness.

Requirements:

Specialized Experience:

• CL 26 ($62,212 - $101,109): Entry-level position. Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience in IT security. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of security principles, risk assessment, and vulnerability management, and ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences and work collaboratively within a team environment. Alternatively, candidates may qualify by completing a bachelor's degree with a major in cybersecurity, information assurance, or closely related field from an accredited college or university and superior academic achievement as listed below.
• CL 27 ($68,346 - $111,099): At a minimum, candidates must possess at least two years of specialized experience in IT security. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of security principles, risk assessment, and vulnerability management, and ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• CL 28 ($81,906 - $133,178): Candidates must possess at least three years of specialized experience in IT security. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of security principles, risk assessment, and vulnerability management, and ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences and work collaboratively within a team environment. Specialized experience may be substituted by a master's degree from an accredited college or university in cybersecurity, information assurance, or closely related field.

Superior Academic Achievement:

• An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0; AND/OR
• Standing in the upper third of the class; AND/OR
• Grade point average 3.5 or better in the major field of study, such as Human Resources or a related field that would prepare a candidate well to perform in this position; AND/OR
• Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies.
• Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study at an accredited college or university. A degree program in cybersecurity, information assurance, or closely related field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or GIAC certifications
• Federal government or federal judiciary IT security experience
• Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework or similar security frameworks
• Experience conducting security assessments and supporting audit activities
• Project management experience or PMP certification
• Experience working within a management team structure and coordinating across functional areas