About the opportunity
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (Security) to join the Department of the Chief Information Officer’s Information Technology Security Office, Security Operations Division. This role focuses on protecting the judiciary from cyber threats, strengthening security posture and threat awareness, and providing evaluation services to strengthen systems and programs. The successful candidate will lead detection engineering efforts to identify and categorize cybersecurity threats impacting judicial data.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $111,896 – $167,773 per annum.
- Additional benefits can be found at http://www.uscourts.gov/ao-benefits.
Who can apply?
- Must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience in: developing scalable or automated data pipelines; leading or overseeing detection engineering, threat hunting, or intelligence functions within an enterprise cybersecurity environment; and developing and maintaining a common operational picture to provide context of an organization's risk posture.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO.
- Non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation if considered for hire.
- Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and a public trust suitability check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Required documents
- Resume (including country of citizenship).
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for applicants outside of the AO to verify Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation (DD Form 214, if applicable).
- Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or a branch of the Armed Forces, if applicable.
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-10.
How to apply
- Click 'Apply Online' to access the online application via USAJOBS.
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new one.
- Complete the online application and upload the required documentation.
- Submit the application by the deadline.
- Verify application status via the 'Application Status' link in the USAJOBS account.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Cybersecurity specialists with a focus on detection engineering and threat hunting.
- Professionals experienced in building automated data pipelines for security monitoring.
- Candidates seeking a remote work environment within the federal judiciary.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires passing an FBI fingerprint-based background check and a public trust suitability check.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or provide proof of work authorization if non-citizens.
- The position requires specific experience in maintaining a common operational picture for enterprise risk.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This remote position is perfect for a security engineer who wants to protect judicial data while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. It allows for deep technical work in threat detection without the need for relocation.
Our take
Security engineers with strong detection and threat-hunting backgrounds should apply, especially those seeking a remote federal role with significant responsibility.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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