
Supervisory IT Specialist (Security)
Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsThis position is in the Department of the Chief Information Office, Information Technology Security Office (ITSO), Security Mission Integration Division. ITSO manages the Judiciary's IT security program, oversees the security operations of Judiciary IT assets and environments, proposes national IT security policies and develops guidelines for their implementation, and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships within the Judiciary and with third-party partners.The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Security) serves as the Security Automation Branch Chief within the Information Technology Security Office (ITSO), Security Mission Integration (SMI) Division. The incumbent leads ITSO solution engineering across the system development life cycle and oversees the development and sustainment of ITSO systems and applications, while driving new capability development in response to enterpriserequirements. The position reports to the SMI Division Chief and plays a critical role in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Judiciary information systems.Duties include, but are not limited to: Leading the branch by overseeing federal and contractor staff in accomplishing branch mission objectives andresponsibilities. Planning and developing the branch budget for personnel, training, and systems, including supporting Judiciary Information Technology Fund (JITF) submissions. Ensuring the operational readiness, maintenance, and effectiveness of ITSO security systems. Integrating cybersecurity systems to maximize automation of security mitigations within cyber-relevant timeframes. Developing key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of cybersecurity systems. Providing cybersecurity architecture leadership, including developing threat models, assessing operational risk, and identifying required security controls. Developing and refining branch procedures to ensure compliance with Judiciary policies, standards, and securityrequirements. Providing security engineering and operational support for enterprise operations, cloud hosting, network services, and data center environments. Overseeing the management and security of ITSO systems in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and security frameworks. Overseeing vulnerability management activities and ensuring timely mitigation of cybersecurity risks in accordance with the Judiciary Information Security Framework (JISF). Leading the development of cybersecurity capability roadmaps, detection engineering programs, and advanced alerting methodologies to address emerging threats and security gaps. Overseeing the development and implementation of cybersecurity tools and capabilities to enhance threat detection, response, and validation of security controls. Developing methodologies for continuously monitoring and assessing the Judiciary's cybersecurity posture and operational effectiveness. Serving as a subject matter expert on cybersecu
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