IT Security Specialist (Assessment Lead)

IT Security Specialist (Assessment Lead)

Department: Judicial Branch

Location(s): Birmingham, Alabama, Jacksonville, Florida, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $90036 - $146336 Per Year

Job Summary: The IT Security Specialist Assessment Lead is part of a team that, under the supervision of the Circuit IT Security Officer, provides IT security support to the court units within the Eleventh Circuit, which includes Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. This is an on-site position located in either Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Jacksonville, Florida; or Miami, Florida. Location is negotiable.

Major Duties:

• The Circuit security team, working from a formal IT security plan, provides risk management, vulnerability management, and IT security innovation to the court units within the Eleventh Circuit. This work includes support for national tools, policy creation and review, training, risk management strategy, and an annual independent assessment process. Lead annual court unit assessments based on industry and judiciary guidance, using tools such as Center for Internet Security Controls Self-Assessment Tool (CIS CSAT). Provide support on policies, procedures, and technical issues for court units throughout the Eleventh Circuit to prepare for Administrative Office of the Courts' security assessments. Work with and influence multiple court divisions within the circuit to align court strategies with secure, high-performance systems. Train court unit IT staff to use security tools and software, including judiciary-provided and third-party systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and recommend resolutions. Track and support circuit-wide implementation of national IT security tools for scanning, logging, and patching. Train court unit IT staff on best practices and assessment program methodologies. Provide leadership, subject matter expertise, and support for court unit IT staff and court unit executives to facilitate understanding and informed management of IT risks. Conceive, develop, document, and manage IT security projects. Assist local court units with creating and revising IT policies, plans, and procedures. Assist local court units with implementing process improvement strategies. Track and organize data to assist local court units with measuring points of success and areas needing improvement. Maintain consistent communication with local court units. Translate and document technical terms into non-technical language. Train non-automation personnel in automation techniques and processes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Four years of experience in information security/cybersecurity. Experience in network security, incident handling and response, and vulnerability management. Ability to travel (25% - 50%). Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take a technical skills test to demonstrate their IT Security knowledge.

How to Apply: A cover letter addressed to Cheryl Vessels, Assistant Circuit Executive for Human Resources, and resume detailing background, experience, and qualifications should be emailed in one single PDF attachment to human_resources@ca11.uscourts.gov. Please indicate "IT Security Specialist - Assessment Lead" in the subject line. Preference given to applications received by January 26, 2026.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-26