Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Mission Delivery Division will allow you to provide exceptional support to United States 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.
The selectee will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Software Development (DEV) Data Administration (DTA)) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Mission Delivery Division.
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.
Direct 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.
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.
This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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