IT Cyber Security Specialist (DIRECT HIRE)

The incumbent serves as an IT Cyber Security Specialist within the Information Technology (IT) / Operational Technology (OT) Delivery Branch, which is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing mission-critical hardware and software solutions aimed to provide secure and reliable interoperability between DHS's frontend/backend IT systems and the security screening systems used for conducting airport security screening operations nationwide.

This IT Cyber Security Specialist (DIRECT HIRE) position is located in the Information Technology (IT) - Operational Technology (OT) Delivery Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Leads teams that design and develop software solutions free of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Continuously tests software solutions to ensure they remain free of emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Performs adaptive maintenance on software solutions to remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Leads many aspects of SELC (Software Engineering Lifecycle) following Agile (Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Scrum) delivery methods (e.g. iteration/sprint planning, daily standup, and retrospectives) to ensure documented procedures and policies are followed or modified as needed, supports Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery, and implementation of Agile principles. Drives ongoing technical support services for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) application programs, including integration design and integration of complex IT Systems and infrastructure. Serves as a principal technical specialist and consultant in the development of operational metrics, organizational performance requirements, and operational processes to ensure effective, efficient, and secure management. Communicates complex technical requirements effectively with executives from the private sector and U.S. Government officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), TSA, and other Federal, state, and local agencies. Note: The duties are listed at the full performance level, SV-J band.

You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with TSA Directive 1100.73-5 Employee Responsibilities and Code of Conduct. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.