IT Solutions Architect (Cyber and DevSecOps)

National Credit Union Administration • Alexandria, VA

23h

About The Position

The IT Solutions Architect (Cyber and DevSecOps) serves as a software engineering expert in the NCUA Office of the Chief Information Officer. The role evaluates and recommends software development platforms, architecture designs, and hardware requirements for development, testing, quality assurance, and production environments. It researches current and emerging computer technologies, recommends suitable advances for adoption, and designs and implements SharePoint applications and database components.

The architect translates system requirements into application prototypes and technical specifications into programming specifications, provides input on application and server configurations to support information security policies, and performs hands-on programming. The position establishes secure software development guidelines and coding standards, develops and deploys secure code, and applies cybersecurity capabilities such as encryption, access control, and identity management.

This position is at the CU-14 grade level. A degree is not required and cannot be used to qualify. The position is filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority; veterans' preference does not apply. It is located at the NCUA, and the announcement identifies Alexandria, Virginia as the locality-pay area.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Obtain suitable adjudication of a background/security investigation.
• Complete a USA Hire Assessment if notified to do so.
• Have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-13 grade level in federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Have experience leading the design and modernization of enterprise applications across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including integrating advanced capabilities such as analytics, machine learning, or intelligent automation.
• Have experience implementing and maturing DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, security scanning, and CI/CD pipelines for secure and reliable deployment.
• Have experience developing secure enterprise applications using at least one of C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Angular, Blazor, Java/Spring, Python, or JavaScript, and consistently applying recognized secure coding standards.
• Have experience evaluating and recommending cloud migration strategies for enterprise applications, such as lift-and-shift, refactoring, and re-platforming.
• Demonstrate the minimum CU-14 proficiency level in Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence.
• Meet the qualifications and basic requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Provide a resume with specific details showing how experience meets the specialized experience and competencies, including employment dates; current or former federal employees must also provide pay plan, series, and grade for each federal position held.
• Register with Selective Service or be exempt if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
• Disclose current or past-five-year political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES executive-branch employment to the listed point of contact, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend software development platforms, architecture designs, and hardware requirements for development, testing, quality assurance, and production environments.
• Research current and emerging computer technology and recommend technological advances for adoption by the Agency to colleagues and senior leadership.
• Design and implement SharePoint applications using newer SharePoint versions, enterprise collaboration, portals, web parts, dashboards, workflows, and custom technologies.
• Design and develop database tables, stored procedures, and other database-related programs.
• Translate system requirements into application prototypes and technical specifications into programming specifications.
• Provide input on application and server configurations to ensure rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies and principles.
• Perform 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, debug, test, deploy, document, and implement programs for new and existing systems using development, security, and operations practices.
• Apply cybersecurity functions, including encryption, access control, and identity management, to reduce opportunities for exploitation.

Benefits

• The announcement directs applicants to review NCUA benefits but does not list specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed