USA remote
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (DEV/DTA)
About this role
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: Possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies: A. Attention to Detail: Ensuring IT programs are in compliance with cybersecurity policies and/or standards B.
Customer Service: Interpreting IT security guidelines or policies to meet customer needs C. Oral Communication: Communicating organizational security policies and procedures to stakeholders D. Problem Solving: Providing solutions to cybersecurity issues to meet short and long-term goals. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-14 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level performing duties such as: Developing and modifying secure software applications and specialized utility programs using approved software development processes, coding standards, secure code documentation, version control, and software assurance best practices Analyzing software, system, data, cybersecurity, and user requirements, and performing data analysis on application, system, database, security, and performance data to identify trends, determine feasibility, assess security implications, define design constraints, and recommend appropriate application architecture for new or modified software solutions.
Performing secure software assessment and testing activities, including code reviews, security testing, threat modeling, vulnerability identification, risk analysis, penetration testing support, data analysis of security and performance results, and validation of security functionality and resiliency. Administering and supporting databases and data management systems, including data analysis to evaluate data quality, usage trends, performance, availability, and integrity, to ensure secure storage, query capability, protection, backup, recovery, and integrity of mission-supporting data.