Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (DEV/DTA)

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Secret Service in Washington, DC, is seeking a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development / Data Administration) to lead secure software development and database/data management initiatives within the Mission Delivery Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer.

The role involves guiding architecture, evaluating software and cybersecurity requirements, conducting security testing, and providing technical leadership to ensure secure, resilient mission-supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, cybersecurity, and data administration.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex software, system, data, and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, modernization, maintenance, and security of software applications using secure development practices.
• Direct or perform software assurance and testing activities including secure code reviews and vulnerability analysis.
• Provide technical leadership for databases and data management systems, including data quality, performance, and integrity.

Job description

Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (DEV/DTA)

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Joining the Secret Service, Mission Delivery Divison, Office of the Chief Information Officer will allow you to provide exceptional support to Secret Service personnel and stakeholders, developing and modifying secure software applications, and providing technical leadership for databases and data management systems. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development (DEV)/ Data Administration (DTA)) in the Mission Delivery Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Typical work assignments include: Leads the design, development, modernization, maintenance, and security of software applications and specialized utility programs using secure development practices, coding standards, code documentation, version control, configuration management, and software assurance principles.

Evaluates complex software, system, data, cybersecurity, and user requirements, including analysis of application, system, database, security, and performance information, to determine feasibility, identify trends, assess security implications, define design constraints, and recommend appropriate application architecture Directs or performs software assurance and testing activities, including secure code reviews, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, security testing, risk assessment, penetration testing support, analysis of security and performance test data, and validation of security controls and application resiliency.

Provides technical leadership for databases and data management systems, including analysis of data quality, database performance, usage trends, availability, and integrity, to ensure secure storage, query capability, access control, backup, recovery, and integrity of mission-supporting data.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.