The incumbent serves as an IT Cyber Security Specialist within the Information Technology (IT) / Operational Technology (OT) Delivery Branch, which is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing mission-critical hardware and software solutions aimed to provide secure and reliable interoperability between DHS's frontend/backend IT systems and the security screening systems used for conducting airport security screening operations nationwide.
This IT Cyber Security Specialist (DIRECT HIRE) position is located in the Information Technology (IT) - Operational Technology (OT) Delivery Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Leads teams that design and develop software solutions free of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Continuously tests software solutions to ensure they remain free of emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Performs adaptive maintenance on software solutions to remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Leads many aspects of SELC (Software Engineering Lifecycle) following Agile (Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Scrum) delivery methods (e.g. iteration/sprint planning, daily standup, and retrospectives) to ensure documented procedures and policies are followed or modified as needed, supports Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery, and implementation of Agile principles.
Drives ongoing technical support services for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) application programs, including integration design and integration of complex IT Systems and infrastructure. Serves as a principal technical specialist and consultant in the development of operational metrics, organizational performance requirements, and operational processes to ensure effective, efficient, and secure management.
Communicates complex technical requirements effectively with executives from the private sector and U.S. Government officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), TSA, and other Federal, state, and local agencies. Note: The duties are listed at the full performance level, SV-J band.
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; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; 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 website 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.
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
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This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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