Job Description

Do you enjoy performing assessments of cybersecurity programs? The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is seeking a Cybersecurity Gap Analyst to join our team for a temporary position starting February 23 and ending April 30, 2026.

Overview of Duties

The Cybersecurity Gap Analyst will perform a comprehensive assessment of our current cybersecurity program. This role will evaluate existing policies, procedures, technical controls, and organizational practices against established industry frameworks to identify gaps, risks, and recommended remediation priorities. This assessment will help inform future security initiatives, including data classification, policy development, and infrastructure hardening. The major responsibilities and duties include the following:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the organization's current cybersecurity practices, controls, documentation, and technical environment.
• Compare existing security controls and processes against a recognized industry framework (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, or similar) to determine where gaps exist.
• Inventory data, systems, applications, and policies relevant to security and compliance.
• Evaluate current documentation, procedures, and technical measures to assess coverage, maturity, and effectiveness.
• Identify deficiencies and categorize gaps according to risk impact and priority.
• Engage with internal stakeholders (IT staff, leadership, and key process owners) to gather insights and context.
• Produce a detailed Gap Analysis Report that outlines findings, risk implications, and practical recommendations for remediation.
• Provide a Remediation Roadmap with prioritized actions, suggested timelines, and resource considerations to inform future security efforts.
• Work collaboratively with IT leadership to ensure the analysis reflects practical realities and organizational constraints.

By the end of the engagement, the expected deliverables are:

1. Current State Security Inventory — Documentation of existing security policies, procedures, controls, systems, and data environment.
2. Gap Analysis Report — Detailed comparison of current state vs. target framework with identified gaps and risks.
3. Remediation Roadmap — Prioritized list of recommended actions, estimated resources, timelines, and potential dependencies.
4. Executive Summary suitable for leadership review.

Qualifications

• Required:  Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated experience conducting security gap assessments, control reviews, or compliance evaluations against industry standards. Working knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls). Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills — capable of producing clear, executive-ready reports. Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a temporary assignment. Familiarity with cybersecurity terminology, risk evaluation, and control implementation.

• Preferred: Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar). Previous experience working with government, judicial, or public sector IT environments. Experience with data classification initiatives and risk-based security planning.
  

Total Rewards & Work/Life Balance

• Compensation* : $81 - $94 per hour (*Salary commensurate with qualifications)

• Benefits : Employer subsidized health insurance plan. 

• Work/Life: Earn 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (two weeks). Hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate is provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. This position is subject to updated background investigations every five years. Applicants selected for an interview must complete the Optional Background Information section on the Judiciary's application. The incumbent is required to complete an annual financial disclosure report. 

Employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees ( For citizenship requirements, visit  ( Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit is required. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, or to withdraw the announcement for any reason without notice.

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF application packet, including (1) a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experience in relation to the job duties and how you learned of the position, (2) a current resume, to the Director of Human Resources via the Apply button on our online application system. Position is open until filled; preference given to applications received by  January 23, 2026. 

Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis and take place prior to the ‘received by' date listed above. Virtual interviews available.

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is an equal opportunity employer. For a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, contact Human Resources at (513) 564-7250.

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