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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (DEV/DTA)

Posted by U.S. Secret Service

  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 22 October 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerU.S. Secret Service
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT Cybersecurity Specialist (DEV/DTA)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted22 October 2026
Application deadline28 October 2026
CompensationUSD 143,913 – USD 187,093
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Citizenship requirementU.S. citizenship required
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

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…

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

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  • Penetration testingRequired · Proficient
  • Secure code reviewRequired · Proficient
  • Threat modelingRequired · Proficient
  • Authorization and access controlRequired · Proficient
  • Cyber risk assessmentRequired · Proficient
  • Security policy developmentRequired · Proficient
  • Security testing and validationRequired · Proficient

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