CISA - GIS Software Developer

cFocus Software Incorporated•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

cFocus Software Incorporated is seeking a GIS Software Developer to enhance and sustain mission-critical geospatial modeling and analysis applications for DHS CISA, including the platforms the Government uses to map and assess the nation's communications infrastructure. You will develop within a secure, classified environment under a disciplined federal SDLC, with full ownership of the development repository, build pipeline, and delivery documentation.

Requirements

Active, final Top Secret/SCI clearance granted by the U.S. Government; U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of specialized experience, Master's degree with one (1) year, or seven (7) years of equivalent specialized experience
Demonstrated experience developing applications including user interfaces, workflows, and APIs
Experience developing on or integrating with the ESRI ArcGIS platform (e.g., ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS Enterprise services)
Proficiency with disciplined version control (Git or equivalent) in controlled or air-gapped environments, including repository synchronization and documented change management
Experience developing under a formal federal SDLC with decision-gate briefings and Government-approved requirements
Working knowledge of federal security policy environments such as DHS 4300A/4300B and NIST SP 800-53, and secure coding / security testing practices
Section 508 accessibility compliance experience
Strong technical documentation skills, including installation guides, user guides, and annotated source code
Availability for occasional after-hours support during national emergency surge events

Nice To Haves

Python and JavaScript proficiency; experience with geoprocessing services and web GIS application patterns
Experience developing in classified enclaves or secure facilities
Database-backed geospatial application experience (enterprise geodatabases, spatial SQL)
Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI practices in restricted environments
Prior DHS, DoD, or intelligence community software delivery

Responsibilities

Enhance and upgrade Government geospatial software tools, models, and features — including infrastructure mapping and internet analysis platforms — following the DHS Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Section 508 accessibility compliance guidelines
Prepare and present decision briefings to the Government for approval prior to initiating any development, from minor changes to large-scale enhancements; design and develop as prioritized and directed by the Government
Deliver complete documentation, annotated source code, references, libraries, and third-party dependencies for all applications
Migrate application development and testing entities to designated Government cloud/enterprise environments as directed
Maintain the development repository as the primary storage for all tool development; enforce synchronization between the repository and precompiled source for production builds using industry best practices for version control
Communicate all repository updates to the Government through documented change lists
Produce and deliver a Tool Installation and User Guide with each tool developed or updated
Conduct training on new and updated tools upon delivery and semi-annually thereafter, in lecture/demonstration format for larger audiences and desk-side for small groups, including preparation of training guides
Apply information system security engineering principles per NIST SP 800-27 throughout specification, design, development, implementation, and modification
Create and implement security assessment plans; perform unit, integration, system, and regression testing commensurate with modification complexity; produce documented evidence of security test execution; and operate a verifiable flaw remediation process
Support integration of application code, data dependencies, and frameworks during Government-directed environment migrations and any transition activities