IT Specialist (APPSW/INFOSEC)

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

This announcement is for the DHS-Wide Career Expo in Buffalo, NY. Applicant must register for the Career Expo to apply and be considered. https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/expo The position is in the Technology Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). OCIO is responsible for the overall management of all operational information technology (IT) resources and support services for OIG. Typical tasks include: Design, develop, test, and maintain business software applications using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, .NET, C#, Python, and Azure to meet organizational needs. Implement secure coding practices, participate in code reviews, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with federal information security and agency policies throughout the software development lifecycle. Support the integration, deployment, and modernization of cloud-based and hybrid application solutions to improve scalability, reliability, and support ongoing digital transformation efforts. Work closely with customers and team members to gather requirements, test applications with end users, manage workflow and defect tracking, and participate in Agile development processes to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions.