About This Position
The IT Security Administrator performs professional work related to the management of information technology security policy, planning, development, implementation, training, and support for their court unit. The incumbent ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data across the system development life cycle (SDLC), and creates, promotes, and adheres to standardized, repeatable processes for the delivery of security services.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Interested applicants should have a high school diploma and five years of progressively responsible IT security experience with thorough knowledge of IT security best practices, network management and security, IT networks, network traffic, computer hardware and software, data communications, security architecture, security policies and procedures, anti-malware and endpoint security controls. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), organization and problem-solving skills and have the ability to train and clearly explain technical terms and processes in non-technical language. Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications and requirements are not required, but preferred qualifications for this position: Prior Federal Court IT knowledge or experience.
CISSP, CISM, or similar certification. Experience with vulnerability scanners, log mangers, endpoint protection, patch management, Mobile Device Manager (MDM), firewalls and switch configurations.
Major Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on the court's technology security program, including automation, telecommunications, and other technology utilized by the court. Promote and support security services available throughout the local court unit. Provide technical advisory services to securely design, implement, maintain, or modify information technology systems and networks that are critical to the operation and success of the local court unit.
Perform research to identify potential vulnerabilities in, and threats to, existing and proposed technologies, and notify the appropriate managers/personnel of the risk potential. Provide advice on matters of IT security, including security strategy and implementation, to judges, court unit executives, and other senior court unit staff. Assist in the development and maintenance of local court unit security policies and guidance, the remediation of identified risks, and the implementation of security measures.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate new and innovative information technology policies that will constructively transform the information security posture of the court unit. Make recommendations regarding best practices and implement changes in policy. Provide security analysis of IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and are enforced.
Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify weaknesses, risks, and protection requirements. Utilize standard reporting templates, automated security tools, and cross-functional teams to facilitate security assessments. Assist with the identification, implementation, and documentation of security safeguards on information systems.
Manage information security projects (or security-related aspects of other IT projects) to ensure milestones are completed in the appropriate order, in a timely manner, and according to schedule. Prepare justifications for budget requests. Prepare special management reports for the court unit, as needed.
Serve as a liaison with court stake holders to integrate security into the system development lifecycle. Educate project stakeholders about security concepts and create supporting methodologies and templates to meet security requirements and controls. Recommend changes to ensure information systems' reliability and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
Create and employ methodologies, templates, guidelines, checklists, procedures, and other documents to establish repeatable processes across the courts' information technology security services. Establish mechanisms to promote awareness and adoption of security best practices. Perform other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship required. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required. The selected candidate will be subject to an OPM background investigation that includes an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment.
Education
High School Diploma
How You Will Be Evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.
Additional Information
Employees of the U.S. District Court are "At Will" employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct of Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review on our website at www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must submit one PDF file with a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78), a cover letter and a resume with professional references. The PDF file should be sent to [email protected] or mailed to: Kelly Fry, HR Administrator U.S. District Court P.O. Box 471 Wheeling WV 26003 This position is open until filled. First cut-off date for review of applications is March 20, 2026.
Required Documents
Completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78); Cover Letter; and Resume with professional references. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.