IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/APPSW)

You may qualify at the NH 04 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-04 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Migrating legacy applications to a cloud environment. Experience in application design using a microservices-based architecture. Demonstrated understanding of DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and ability to secure applications in a cloud environment.

Knowledge of S/AI and ML concepts, generative S/AI tools, prompt engineering, data governance, model evaluation, and responsible S/AI practices. Implementing, evaluating, and/or using S/AI tools and automation tasks in an organizational environment to include developing S/AI use cases, conducting user training and coordinating with cybersecurity.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/APPSW) at the NH-2210-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Synchronizes program-management and security-engineering activities with USTRANSCOM transformation priorities, including cloud migration, DevSecOps maturation, and TCODE Software Factory implementation. Identifies integration gaps, cybersecurity risks, technical dependencies, and decision points that affect software delivery and mission readiness.

Serves as the cybersecurity lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the PEO-T software factory and DevSecOps environment. Directs cybersecurity governance, risk-management activities, authorization requirements, continuous-monitoring practices, and vulnerability remediation. Coordinates with USTRANSCOM J6 to integrate Trust Team functions, Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, and the Certificate-to-Field process into the software-factory lifecycle.

Serves as the division's super/artificial intelligence (S/AI) subject matter expert. Identifies, evaluates, and introduces S/AI tools that eliminate manual processes and procedures, improve technical decision-making, and advance division priorities. Designs, develops, sustains, and refines S/AI agents for technical leads, ISSMs, and product owners.

Integrates S/AI capabilities into daily workflows to reduce repetitive tasking, accelerate analysis, strengthen knowledge management, and improve delivery of technical products. Builds workforce capability through technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer. Provides guidance, shares specialized expertise, and assigns developmental work that broadens employee experience across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud migration, software delivery, and S/AI integration to meet organizational requirements.