IT Solutions Architect (Cyber and DevSecOps)

The NCUA was ranked #5 for the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal government among mid-size agencies. This position is located at the NCUA in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As the IT Solutions Architect (Cyber and DevSecOps), you will serve as an expert on software engineering. This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority and under these provisions, veterans preference does not apply.

Duties

As an IT Solutions Architect (Cyber and DevSecOps), you will: Evaluate and recommend the choice of software development platforms and architecture designs 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; prepare and present recommendations to colleagues and senior leadership on which new developments merit adoptions by the Agency. 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. Conduct hands on programming to meet critical deadlines. Establish and document secure software development guidelines, and secure coding standards. Develop secure code and error handling, compile debugs, test, deploy, document, and implement 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.