Summary
The NCUA is ranked #9 for the 2023 best places to work in the Federal government (mid-size agencies).
This position is located at the NCUA in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As the IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development), you will serve as the agency technical expert on software engineering. The incumbent ensures that good programming practices are being employed in all the software development and maintenance activties.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.; CTAP/ICTAP eligibles. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.
Duties
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
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
- A probationary period may be required.
- This position is telework eligible.
- Financial disclosure is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess IT related experience demonstrating EACH of the four IT Specialist competencies AND one year of specialized experience as described below:
- 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.
In addition to the above experience, to qualify for the CU-14 level, you must have one full year of experience equivalent to the CU/GS-13 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of the following: You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized experience is defined as experience performing all of the below tasks:
- Serving as a solution/software architect using one of the following programming languages: C#, .NET, ASP.NET to build and maintain web-based solutions following DevOps practices.
- Migrating on-premises systems to a cloud environment (e.g. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure). AND
- Implementing security requirements, including secure coding practices, authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), data privacy protection, security monitoring, compliance with industry standards, and collaboration with cyber security teams.
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.
Ideal Candidate Statement
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated solution/software architect with several years of professional experience in software analysis, design and development using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and RESTful web services to build and maintain web-based solutions following DevSecOps practices. Has led migration of applications and workloads from on-premise to Microsoft Azure cloud. Is well-versed in preparing and briefing to the senior management, colleagues, and customers on proposed IT technical solutions. Additionally, they should possess expertise in cybersecurity related requirements, including implementing secure coding practices, authentication mechanisms like multi-factor authentication (MFA), data privacy protections, security monitoring, compliance with industry standards, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and competencies, as well as 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.
Please note: Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and the basic requirements and who are otherwise eligible to apply for this position, may be referred for selection consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply.
Education
Education may not be used in lieu of experience for this opportunity.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct-Hire Authority.
To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12538388.
The self-assessment questions have been developed to evaluate your competency in the following areas:
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
Required Documents
ICTAP/CTAP: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility:
Copy of agency notice;
Most recent performance rating; and
SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position. For additional information, click CTAP.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume - For each position held your resume must include hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (for Federal positions), dates of employment and duties performed. If you combine your work experiences and grade levels, that experience may not be credited towards meeting the requirements.
- Other supporting documents: Cover Letter (optional)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Click here to view a video for tips on how to apply for federal jobs.
To view the occupational questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12538388.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 09/27/2024 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
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