IT Solutions Architect (Cyber and DevSecOps)

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. Responsibilities As a 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must possess one year of the specialized experience. Specialized Experience - is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service to qualify for this position. To qualify at the CU-14 level, applicants must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-13 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) in all of the following: Leading the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications across on-premises and cloud environments; Implementing DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, security scanning, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines across hybrid environments; Building solutions using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET, and applying secure coding standards; Supporting the evaluation of migration strategies for enterprise applications including assessing cloud suitability (lift-and-shift, refactor, re-platform); and Contributing to the design and integration of AI capabilities such as natural language processing (NLP), predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent automation into enterprise. In addition, all applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for the CU-14 grade level for each of the below IT-related competencies: 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. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. You must meet the qualifications and the basic requirements (as described above) for this position by the closing date of this announcement. YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and competencies described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. For qualification determination your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If you are a current or former federal employee, you must provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09, for each federal position you held. If your resume does not contain this information, you will not receive credit for the claimed experience, and your application may be marked as insufficient. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions. Education Education is not required for this position nor may it be used to qualify. Additional Information SALARY: Pay will be established using NCUA's Compensation policy and set within the advertised pay range to align with the selectee's skills and experience and the requirements of the position. The salary range shown is NCUA's Local Pay Rate (LPR) which includes a locality rate of 50.87% for the Alexandria, Virginia geographical area. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: This position is not in the bargaining unit. More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement. Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement. The Fair Chance Act: In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 9202, and 5 C.F.R. Part 920, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the NCUA makes a tentative offer of employment, absent an exception. Complaints that the NCUA violated the Fair Chance Act must be submitted to View email address on click.appcast.io or to the Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 within 30 days from the agency's alleged non-compliance with the Fair Chance Act. 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