Summary
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.
Education
Education is not required for this position nor may it be used to qualify.
How you will be evaluated
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct-Hire Authority. Once the announcement has closed, your application materials will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Your experience will also be evaluated to assess whether you meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for the CU-14 grade level for each of the IT-related competencies listed in the Qualifications section of this announcement. To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085381. In addition to the application and online questionnaire, this position requires completion of USAHIRE assessments. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USAHIRE assessments have been developed to evaluate your competency in the following areas: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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. Reference Checks: Reference checks must be conducted for the top candidate(s) before a tentative offer may be extended. The reference checks will need to be conducted with current and former supervisors, if applicable, as a part of NCUA's selection assessment process.