Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development & Data Administration)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development / Data Administration)

Description

Provide technical leadership for secure software development and data management systems. Lead secure design, development, modernization, maintenance, and security activities for applications and utilities, including software assurance, testing, and threat/vulnerability analysis. Ensure databases and mission-supporting data are securely stored, accessed, backed up/recovered, and maintain integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, modernization, maintenance, and security of software applications using secure development practices.
• Evaluate complex software, system, database, security, and performance requirements to determine feasibility and recommend application architecture.
• Direct or perform software assurance and testing, including secure code reviews, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, security testing, risk assessment, and penetration testing support.
• Provide technical leadership for databases and data management systems (data quality, performance, usage trends, availability, integrity; secure storage, query capability, access control, backup/recovery).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
• Successful completion of a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination.
• Pass a drug test (pre-employment and random testing).
• Submit to a credit check after a conditional offer.
• Register with Selective Service if applicable (males born after 12/31/1959).
• IT-related experience demonstrating four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving.
• GS-14 level specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including coding/testing standards for compliance, analyzing information for new/modified applications, maintaining database management systems, and presenting technical information.
• Meet time-in-grade requirements for applicable applicants.
• Experience-only qualification (no education substitution).