Information Technology Specialist (Security)☆ Save

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
• Department: Judicial Branch
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $121785 – $197200/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-10-15
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-29

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Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 include, but are not limited to: 1. Directing support and assistance on IT security-related matters including providing IT security guidance. 2. Coordinating/conducting IT security assessments and other risk assessment activities. 3.

Collaborating with the judiciary's Chief ISO and others to assist with the creation and implementation of national security policies for federal defender organizations. 4. Working with NITOAD and federal defender organizations to establish system security baselines adhering to the judiciary's risk management framework. 5. Coordinating incident response for the Defender Services program within the agency. 6.

Coordinating various reporting requirements (e.g., IT Security Scorecard, Data Categorization Workbook, etc.) and producing an annual security report. 7. Establishing a security strategy for the federal defender program aligning with judiciary cybersecurity strategy. 8. Developing security awareness training plans for the organization. 9. Advise the DSO IT Program Officer and relevant programmatic bodies on all matters pertaining to IT Security.

Requirements & Education

This position does not require education to qualify.

Contact

bassin_njie@ao.uscourts.gov · (202) 502-2202

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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