Senior IT Specialist - Information Security (InfoSec)

Summary

This is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Duties

This position is located at the Supreme Court of the United States in the Office of the Information Technology (OIT). OIT provides automated information systems and access to those systems for the Supreme Court of the United States. The Senior IT Specialist (InfoSec) works under the guidance of a senior staff and will perform the full range of tasks and activities involved in developing, coordinating, implementing and maintaining standards, procedures and technical solutions to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems and data. The InfoSec serves as the primary security advisor and accountable official for one or more Court information systems. The InfoSec ensures that assigned systems maintain an acceptable level of risk and operate in full compliance with Court information security policies and standards. The role requires technical cybersecurity expertise and security governance acumen to apply complex policy requirements into practical, effective protections across diverse Court technology environments. As a condition of continued employment, the candidate must be able to acquire and retain a Top Secret (TS) clearance. This is a full-time onsite position located in Washington, DC with partial telework option after a probation period and at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Qualifications and evaluation

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13084216

Education

Candidate must have a college degree (computer related) and two years of demonstrated cyber security related experience or five years of demonstrated cyber security experience.

How to apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 10/25/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Required documents

The following documents are required: A cover letter A resume

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.