Information Technology - Auditor
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Auditor will be responsible for conducting security and technical assessments, analyzing and working through various configurations, workflows, and architectures to validate technical program information and security integrity. The Auditor will ensure the OIT and the Court are meeting business alignment, compliance, best practices and security protocols. This position will assume the responsibility of coordinating annual, and as needed, penetration testing and organizational inspection of OIT processes, procedures, policies and best practices by third parties. The Auditor position will prepare reports on progress, areas that need improvement or areas that don't meet standards.
The Auditor assists the Deputy Director of Operations in ensuring all policies are up to date. The Auditor is fluent in the following disciplines; various server operating systems (Windows, Linux), Server configurations, Active Directory, GPO settings and review, logging capabilities and reporting; Network architecture, network hardware such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless; Security awareness to include IPS, IDS, various tools used to scan and verify security within an infrastructure, and architecture review.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
Qualifications
- The Auditor participates in compliance review for all network design, security reviews, pen testing, and application development. The Auditor provides reports on findings during the audit process and tracks agreed upon timelines for corrective measures.
- The Auditor (team) owns the Supreme Court Systems Inventory, and is responsible for managing/tracking the updates of the information and integrity of the systems within the enterprise
- The Auditor coordinates with the necessary OIT stakeholders and facilitates the required Authority to Operate (ATO) document review and sign-off.
- The Auditor provides reporting and status of tasks on a regular basis.
- The Auditor role is key in preparing and assisting with the After Action Reports in an Incident Response event.
- The Auditor regularly reports on the statuses and life-cycle of the systems going into, maintained and decommissioned within the Supreme Court Systems Inventory.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Information Technology (or equivalent), and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Information Technology field are required. The Auditor must demonstrate the following skills: initiative; adaptability; flexibility; attention to detail; dependability; technology savvy; well developed, clear communications and interpersonal skills; a respectful, professional, and courteous manner; conflict resolution skills; and openness to differing views and objectives.
The Auditor should have broad experience in the wide array of OIT disciplines. Technical knowledge and skills must include:
- Servers including virtual architecture knowledge (server and workstation virtual machines)
- Networking experience including solid understanding of networking and communications
- Security best practices
- Workstation configuration and security
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- Wireless technologies in building, home wireless configuration
- Application development experience including knowledge of coding methods, database architecture (schema) and encryption methods
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
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.
The Court provides appropriate in-house and outside third-party technical training. Each staff member is provided with access to high levels of technical support; an in-house library of up-to-date commercially available technical books and software; a technology lab for development and testing of technology products; and a fully equipped computer training room. In addition, the Court provides all employees free access to an in-house exercise facility/weight training room.
- Benefits
Conditions of Employment
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
Qualifications
- The Auditor participates in compliance review for all network design, security reviews, pen testing, and application development. The Auditor provides reports on findings during the audit process and tracks agreed upon timelines for corrective measures.
- The Auditor (team) owns the Supreme Court Systems Inventory, and is responsible for managing/tracking the updates of the information and integrity of the systems within the enterprise
- The Auditor coordinates with the necessary OIT stakeholders and facilitates the required Authority to Operate (ATO) document review and sign-off.
- The Auditor provides reporting and status of tasks on a regular basis.
- The Auditor role is key in preparing and assisting with the After Action Reports in an Incident Response event.
- The Auditor regularly reports on the statuses and life-cycle of the systems going into, maintained and decommissioned within the Supreme Court Systems Inventory.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Information Technology (or equivalent), and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Information Technology field are required. The Auditor must demonstrate the following skills: initiative; adaptability; flexibility; attention to detail; dependability; technology savvy; well developed, clear communications and interpersonal skills; a respectful, professional, and courteous manner; conflict resolution skills; and openness to differing views and objectives.
The Auditor should have broad experience in the wide array of OIT disciplines. Technical knowledge and skills must include:
- Servers including virtual architecture knowledge (server and workstation virtual machines)
- Networking experience including solid understanding of networking and communications
- Security best practices
- Workstation configuration and security
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- Wireless technologies in building, home wireless configuration
- Application development experience including knowledge of coding methods, database architecture (schema) and encryption methods
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
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.
The Court provides appropriate in-house and outside third-party technical training. Each staff member is provided with access to high levels of technical support; an in-house library of up-to-date commercially available technical books and software; a technology lab for development and testing of technology products; and a fully equipped computer training room. In addition, the Court provides all employees free access to an in-house exercise facility/weight training room.