Job Details for IT Security Officer (Shared Services)
| Court Name/Organization | New York Southern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York is accepting applications for a Shared Services IT Security Officer to serve multiple Court units, specifically, the Clerk’s Office and Probation Office. We seek a seasoned professional who will pro-actively advance security priorities and engage customers in security awareness, training, and best practices. |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 08/13/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 29 |
| Salary | $100,335 - $163,075 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://nysd.uscourts.gov/about/employment |
| Announcement Number | 26-30 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The selected candidate will be a self-starter who will improve the district’s security posture. As part of several information technology teams, the incumbent will work in a professional work environment to deliver impactful security initiatives for the district. Secondary responsibilities include assisting the network administrators in the administration of the judiciary’s information technology network by developing standards, recommending network infrastructure change, and participating in the high-level and long-term design and analysis of the courts’ network and data systems from a security perspective. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. with some flexibility and may require some after hours and weekend availability. This position may be eligible for occasional telework, in accordance with the Court's telework policy. A mobile phone will be provided.
Please view the link to the job announcement for a full list of representative duties.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position you must be a high school graduate, or equivalent. To qualify for the CL-29 level, you must have two years of specialized experience.
Specialized Experience
Progressively responsible experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. to successfully perform the duties of the position. Incumbent must have specialized experience to include the following:
- Experience with IT security tools and the ability to learn new tools and methods
- System administration experience
- Ability to perform independent research and identify training needs
- Ability to collaborate with individuals, teams of any size, and organizations of any size
- The ability to work with other local and remote technical staff to identify, prioritize, and resolve security issues - especially those identified in security scans
- Good judgment, be dependable, be a proactive self-starter, and demonstrate initiative in problem-solving
- Exceptional ability to effectively communicate, articulate, and relate to coworkers and others with professionalism and integrity
Specialized work experience attained outside the Federal Judiciary may be creditable, but that experience must be documented on Form AO78 to be evaluated.
Employee Benefits
- Paid Annual & Sick Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employer subsidized Health Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Vision/Dental Insurance
- Retirement Benefits Plan (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit Subsidy Program (pursuant to eligibility requirements)
- Onsite fitness center
- Pre-tax benefit programs
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Mandatory enrollment in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for net pay
Miscellaneous
Preferred Qualifications:
- A degree from an accredited university in a field related to the discipline is preferred
- Experience with IT security tools used by the US Courts (Splunk, Trend Micro, Forcepoint Nessus, KACE, VMware VRa8 and CIS Critical Security Controls v8)
- Experience in, or with, the U.S. Courts, government or large organizations
- Ability to create and maintain policies, end-user documentation, and instructions
- Ability to perform internal IT security assessments and self-audits, and monitor policy adherence, understanding of CIS Critical Security Controls v8 (Center of Internet Security)
- Knowledge of data backup systems (Backup Exec, Veeam, VM snapshots)
- Security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, CISM) are highly valued
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Court Operations: Knowledge of or the ability to learn court operations, functions, and organizational structure.
Information Technology, Security and Automation: Knowledge and expertise in the theories, principles, practices and techniques of network management and security, IT networks, network traffic, computer hardware and software, and data communications. Knowledge of applicable programming languages, such as Visual Basic, Java, PHP, and SQL. Ability to analyze IT security problems and assess the practical implications of alternative solutions. Ability to identify and analyze security risks and to implement resolutions. Knowledge of anti-malware and endpoint security controls. Knowledge of IPSec and the ability to use it to protect data, voice, and video traffic. Ability to work with other court divisions within the circuit in order to collaborate on best practices. Skill in designing security architecture roadmaps and documenting architecture decisions. Thorough understanding of IT policies and procedures.
Project Management: Ability to assist in leading and providing hands on support for security projects, including organization knowledge, analysis, documentation, reporting, recommending, and strategic thinking. Skill in resolving technical, administrative, and operational problems, providing recommendations to users, service providers, and senior management. Will be involved in directly implementing solutions on systems and processes. Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and synthesize diverse input, establish priorities, and complete multiple projects. Knowledge and understanding of the steps required in developing secure IT systems and making modifications to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and are enforced.
Judgment And Ethics: Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment, maintain court confidentiality and security requirements, and comply with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Written and Oral Communication: Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups to provide information and reports in understandable format. Ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service and resolving difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures. Ability to provide and exchange accurate and timely information with individuals within and outside the court.
Application Info
To be considered for this position, please submit your:
- Resume detailing your education and work experience
- A cover letter. The cover letter must indicate the position for which you are applying, including the vacancy number, and identify how your education and/or experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- AO78 Application for Federal Employment
Only applications submitted via email will be accepted. It is preferred for the applications to be submitted in a single PDF document, and for candidates to include the vacancy number and position title in the subject field of the email containing the application. Applications submitted as zip files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not be considered. Only candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted. Please submit your application to: Careers@nysd.uscourts.gov
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.