IT Security Developer - Senior

Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an IT Security Developer - Senior to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining secure IT architectures within the GPO enterprise. This role focuses on supporting the Technical Reference Model (TRM) and IT Operations (ITOps) environments, with a strong emphasis on authoring Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and ensuring compliance with NIST and FISMA standards. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of cybersecurity architecture with hands-on experience implementing secure systems within Federal environments.

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) SecDevOps program provides advanced security, development, and operations support to safeguard federal information systems and infrastructure. This initiative integrates cybersecurity best practices with agile development and IT operations to ensure continuous security, compliance, and resilience across GPO's enterprise IT services. The mission is to protect and enable GPO's digital transformation by delivering secure, scalable, and reliable IT services in alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates and operational excellence standards.

This position is remote, however candidates located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV) are highly preferred.

Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior IT Security Developer will:

• Support the development and maintenance of GPO's Technical Reference Model (TRM) by aligning architectural designs with cybersecurity requirements.

• Produce project documentation such as technical research reports, risk analyses, and system architecture diagrams.

• Define technology roadmaps that incorporate evolving security controls and enterprise capabilities.

• Partner with ITOps branches (Infrastructure, Network Messaging, Enterprise Services, Customer Support) to embed security controls in system design and operations.

• Contribute to security design reviews, risk assessments, and secure configuration baselines for enterprise systems.

• Lead the development and maintenance of RMF Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages in alignment with NIST SP 800-37 and SP 800-53.

• Create, update, and manage RMF artifacts, including Security Assessment Reports (SARs), System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and security control implementation summaries.

• Ensure system security documentation aligns with FISMA requirements and passes audit and compliance reviews.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• 8 years of experience in IT security architecture, system development, or cybersecurity engineering within a Federal or regulated environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related disciplines (or equivalent experience)

• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework, FISMA requirements, and technical standards including SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-171. Experience designing or integrating secure systems within ITOps, infrastructure, or network environments. Proficient in documenting complex system architectures and security designs.

• Federal experience (preferred)

• Certifications (preferred): CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.