IT Security Manager

United States Courts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

FEHB participation

FEGLI

Job summary

United States Courts in San Antonio is seeking an IT Security Manager to supervise the information security program for the Federal Defender system. You will lead security initiatives, ensure compliance with Judiciary guidelines, and oversee SOC-related monitoring and incident response.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to coordinate with technical and non-technical staff, contractors, and leadership on security metrics and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• 3 years of general experience (accredited coursework may substitute for part).
• 5 years of specialized IT security experience (education may substitute for part).
• Experience leading or managing an organization's cybersecurity or information security program.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Ability to establish a culture of accountability, innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop and maintain a multi-year cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Experience analyzing and implementing federal IT regulations and policies to include FISMA and NIST.
• Lead cybersecurity modernization efforts to improve technologies, processes and services.
• Strong decision-making skills for day-to-day operations, incidents, and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of modern security tools, Zero Trust principles, identity and access management, and data protection.
• Coordinates regular security posture assessments of both internal and external networks.
• Oversees and develops vulnerability, patching, and remediation strategies.
• Evaluates emerging technologies, including cloud services and artificial intelligence, to identify security risks and establish security requirements.
• Oversees security monitoring initiatives in coordination with the organization's Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Develops and maintains security metrics and reports that give leadership a clear understanding of the organization's security posture, risks, trends, and progress toward security goals.
• Ability to develop Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and technical requirements.
• Leads cybersecurity incident response efforts and maintains regular testing of incident response plans.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Judiciary, NIST, and FISMA requirements.
• Provides security guidance and training for both technical and nontechnical staff.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Incident response leadership

Regulatory compliance (FISMA/NIST)

Team management

Security program governance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the position of IT Security Manager, to be stationed in the San Antonio office.

The IT Security Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the information security program for the Federal Defender system. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Judiciary guidelines, developing, and overseeing security initiatives and safeguarding sensitive client and case-related information. This role involves supervising security teams including overseeing contractor performance and serving as the escalation point for critical issues. The focus is on proactive measures, staying ahead of cyber threats, and maintaining a vigilant stance in safeguarding the organization's digital assets. The IT Security Manager performs and supervises tasks such as:

Position Duties

• Leads the development and implementation of modern security tools, Zero Trust principles, identity and access management, and data protection.
• Coordinates regular security posture assessments of both internal and external networks.
• Oversees and develops vulnerability, patching, and remediation strategies.
• Evaluates emerging technologies, including cloud services and artificial intelligence, to identify security risks and establish security requirements.
• Oversees security monitoring initiatives in coordination with the organization's Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Develops and maintains security metrics and reports that give leadership a clear understanding of the organization's security posture, risks, trends, and progress toward security goals.
• Ability to develop Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and technical requirements.
• Leads cybersecurity incident response efforts and maintains regular testing of incident response plans.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Judiciary, NIST, and FISMA requirements.
• Provides security guidance and training for both technical and nontechnical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of general experience (relevant accredited coursework may substitute for part).
• 5 years of specialized experience with IT Security principles, practices, methods, and techniques (education may substitute for part).
• Experience leading or managing an organization's cybersecurity or information security program.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Ability to establish a culture of accountability, innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop and maintain a multi-year cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Experience analyzing and implementing federal IT regulations and policies to include FISMA and NIST.
• Lead cybersecurity modernization efforts to improve technologies, processes and services.
• Strong decision-making skills for day-to-day operations, incidents, and crisis situations.

Employee Benefits

• Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
• Optional participation in Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
• Position is excepted service, without competitive civil service tenure.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.