Summary The Information Technology Division is responsible for the planning, development and management of the information technology systems and subsystems that support DC Courts’ case flow, office automation, special programs, and management operations. The Information Security Engineer serves as a senior specialist in systems security and safeguards the Court's data and systems from unauthorized access, alteration or compromise. Responsibilities BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Develops and implements programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures. Participates in network and systems design to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities; leads the implementation of the programs to ensure the incorporation of appropriate systems security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Facilitates the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence while handling security incidents. Correlates incident data to identify the impact and specific vulnerabilities. Makes recommendations for corrective actions. Manages incident response exercises and incident handling. Creates and maintains incident response standard operating procedures, policies, and directives. Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments, system security evaluations, audits, and reviews of planned and installed information systems. Develops policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Analyzes network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determines possible causes of such alerts; develops systems security contingency plans and recovery procedures. Maintains, monitors, and makes recommendations on the Security Information and Event program, and the Identity Access Management program. Assists with the yearly penetration testing program. Acts as the key interface between branches and penetration contractors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Background and security investigation are required. A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed. To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: 1. Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree) 4. List of three (3) professional references All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of experience in security architecture, systems engineering and data communications. Experience in threat analysis, risk management, configuration management, business continuity and contingency planning is required. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Documentation of education must be submitted with your application or your application will not be considered. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all non-judicial new employees. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.