IT Security Officer

UNITED STATES COURTS - DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DISTRICT COURT | BANKRUPTCY COURT | PROBATION & PRETRIAL SERVICES
55 PLESANT STREET, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03301

IT Security Officer (2026-02B)

Location: Concord, NH
Salary Range: CPS CL 28 ($81,074 to $131,826) *Based on Qualifications and Experience
Opening Date: June 17, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

 

Position Overview

The IT Security Officer primarily performs professional work related to the management of information technology security policy, planning, development, implementation, training, and support for the court. The incumbent provides IT security and serves as a team lead to fulfill security objectives within the court. The incumbent ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data and creates, promotes, and adheres to standardized/repeatable processes for the delivery of security services. The IT Security Officer proactively engages all users in security awareness and training activities to promote the appropriate use of best security practices.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the implementation of local security policies, processes, and technologies that are consistent with the national information security program as well as for collaborating with other judiciary stake holders, such as the Administrative Office and other court IT personnel, to identify and collectively advance security initiatives both within and beyond court unit boundaries. Other responsibilities include assisting the network administrator in the administration of the judiciary’s information technology network by developing standards, recommending network infrastructure change, and participating in high-level and long-term design and analysis of the court’s network systems. The incumbent will also work with endpoint administrators to ensure the secure deployment of devices into production.

 

Primary Representative Duties

• Review, evaluate, recommend, and enact change to the district’s technology security programs.
• Promote and provide support of existing information security services, including those that are pertinent to network infrastructure, locally developed and nationally supported software applications, software, data, voice, and video telecommunications, mobile/remote access, and other technologies used by the court.
• Provide technical advisory and remediation recommendations and best practices to securely design, implement, maintain, or modify IT systems and networks.
• Perform research, implement and maintain audits, and perform security vulnerability scanning to identify potential vulnerabilities in, and threats to, existing and proposed technologies, and notify the appropriate personnel of the risk potential.
• Recommend changes to ensure the reliability of information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Partner with the Director of Shared IT Services in the role of IT security incident response team lead. Coordinate security efforts with other members of the IT security incident response team. Facilitate appropriate action and response to various information security incidents. Log, track, document, and communicate security activity through the lifecycle of the incident.
• Serve as a first level approver for all IT security exceptions. Once approved, the ITSO maintains a comprehensive list, routinely assessing methods to remove the exception.
• Provide technical advisory services on matters of IT security, including security strategy and implementation, to court executives, and other senior court staff. Educate project stakeholders about security concepts.
• Create and employ methodologies, templates, guidelines, checklists, procedures, and other documents to establish repeatable processes across the court’s information technology security services.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of local court unit security policies and guidance, the
  remediation of identified risks, and the implementation of security measures.
• Provide security analysis of IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place, documented and enforced. Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify weaknesses, risks, and protection requirements.
• Manage information security projects (or security-related aspects of other IT projects) to ensure milestones are completed in the appropriate order and according to schedule. Prepare special management reports for the court as needed.
• Perform routine scans and remediations to system vulnerabilities and monitor for outdated applications and security related matters.
• Serve as team lead in the administration of IT security-related automated tools, including but not limited to Endpoint Detection and Response platforms, operating system and software patch management mechanisms, web security and filtering platforms, system logging facilities, and locally installed or cloudbased firewall appliances.
• Promote awareness and adoption of security best practices based on the Administrative Office’s Guidelines and security practices. Supply court staff with routine security tips, as well comprehensive security training annually.
• Serve as a liaison with court stake holders to integrate security into the system development lifecycle.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Secondary Representative Duties

• Install and maintain server operating systems, infrastructure equipment, and applicable software to manage network infrastructure.
• Network and server support (LAN and WAN access), including routers and switches.
• Create and monitor user accounts, assign passwords and provide security training as needed.
• Monitor and ensure backup routines are successful and operating as expected. Assist in disaster recovery operations and testing, including network performance, web usage/monitoring and design.
• Monitor, maintain and resolve issues related to the court’s SAN and converged media appliance.
• Maintain wireless network within the courthouse.
• Assist in managing Active Directory.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge and expertise in theories, principles, practices and techniques of network management and security, IT networks, network traffic, computer hardware and software, and data communications.
• 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. 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.
• Skill in analyzing needs and requirements for supporting various server and workstation-based applications over a LAN and WAN environment.
• Experience in creating IT security awareness training programs for users and IT staff.
• Knowledge of modern endpoint security controls, application control, and web threat protection. Knowledge of and experience with enterprise-level firewalls and network security concepts.
• Understanding of incident response processes, including the ability to implement plans and procedures. Skill in coordinating information technology projects with senior management. Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and presenting research findings to prepare design specifications.
• Skill in project management, including 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.
• Skill in resolving technical, administrative, and operational problems, providing recommendations to users and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and problem solve under pressure.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized with ability to manage time, balance multiple work assignments effectively by prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Skill in interpersonal communications, including the ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing effectively with all levels of management, staff, and judicial officers.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must present a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and work well both independently and in a highly collaborated team environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in the information technology field from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of professional IT security experience.
• Certification in any of the following:
  • CompTIA : Security+, PenTest+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

 

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will undergo a government background investigation by law enforcement agencies and may be required to provide educational transcripts. The selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the background investigation and a favorable suitability determination. Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments and are considered “At Will” employees. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for direct payroll deposit. Some travel may be require.

 

How to Apply

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The applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in a personal interview at their own expense. Relocation expenses will not be provided or reimbursed. The Clerk of Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, to commence interviews immediately, or to fill the position without any prior written notice. No phone calls please. The court will only communicate with qualified candidates selected for interview.

*Full benefits are available. Starting salary range of CPS-28 grade is dependent upon qualifications and experience, with promotion potential to a similar position at the CPS-29 grade.

The Federal Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer.