The NCUA is ranked #9 for the 2023 best places to work in the Federal government (mid-size agencies). This position is at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position serves as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development).

Duties

Click on the link below for essential guidance on navigating the federal job application process and to learn how to avoid common mistakes and increase your chances of success. https://rise.articulate.com/share/UHaVgET2Ik0p2HGn2DrfOp6RU6pj59Li As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development), you will: Evaluate and recommend the choice of software development platform and architecture design as well as the hardware requirements for the development, testing, quality assurance, and production environments. Conduct research and studies in the areas of current and emerging computer technology for the purpose of integrating appropriate new technological advances into the NCUA information technology Infrastructure; prepares and presents recommendations to colleagues and senior leadership on which new developments merit adoptions by the Agency. Conduct code review and diagnoses technical issues reported. Serve as a member of a team of programmers responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining web-based applications; Modifies existing applications when required and resolves help desk reported issues as needed. Design and implement SharePoint applications using knowledge of newer versions of SharePoint, enterprise collaboration, portal, out-of-the-box web parts, dashboard capabilities, workflows, and custom technologies. Design and develop database tables, stored procedures, and other routine database-related programming work. Translate system requirements into application prototypes; Translate technical specifications into programming specifications. Provide input for the configuration of the applications and servers on which application programs run to ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies and principles. Participate in the validation and testing of new software releases. Conduct daily hands-on programming work using C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Microsoft .NET Framework and Object-Oriented programming, and identifies potential flaws in codes to mitigate vulnerabilities. Establish and documents secure software development guidelines, and secure coding standards Develop secure code and error handling, compiles debugs, tests, deploys, documents, and implements programs for new and existing systems using development, security, and operations practices Apply cybersecurity functions (e.g., encryption, access control, and identity management) to reduce exploitation opportunities.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
• A probationary/trial period may be required.
• Drug testing is required.
• A financial disclosure is required.
• Must complete initial online questionnaire.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. All applicants applying for the CU-13 level must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-12 level obtained in the private or public sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: Software Development and Architecture: Developing, maintaining or enhancing web-based solutions using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET. Contributing to the application development lifecycle by adhering to DevOps or Agile methodologies and providing input to establish code standards and security guidelines for software engineering. Cloud Migration Assistance: Assisting the migration of on-premises systems to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS), by setting up cloud environments, configuring resources and moving applications, data or services. Contributing to the analysis of existing on-premises systems and recommending migration strategies. Security Protocol Implementation: Implementing secure coding practices, basic authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), and fundamental data privacy protection measures. Managing security monitoring and compliance efforts in collaboration with cybersecurity teams. All applicants applying for the CU-14 level must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-13 level obtained in the private or public sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: Software Development and Architecture: Developing and implementing web-based solutions using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET. Ensuring adherence and implementing DevSecOps practices, including the integration of automated testing, security scans, and deployment pipelines throughout the application development lifecycle. Cloud Migration: Leading the migration of complex on-premises systems to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS). Developing migration strategies, conducting risk assessments, and executing cloud migration tools and methodologies. Security Strategy and Compliance: Managing and implementing security protocols, including secure coding standards, multi-factor authentication (MFA), data encryption, and real-time security monitoring. Ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks, and collaborating with cybersecurity teams to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities. In addition to the specialized experience requirement. Applicants must possess IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four IT Specialist competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement. Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.

Education

Education may not be used in lieu of experience for this opportunity.

Contacts

• Address National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Amanda Brown
• Phone: 703-518-1568
• Email: [email protected]