Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as an IT Specialist in San Jose, CA, and help secure America's most critical benefits systems. We're seeking innovative professionals to modernize our digital infrastructure while protecting sensitive citizen data. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work options, and career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain secure web applications using Java and Spring Boot
- Implement RESTful APIs for high-traffic federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate security flaws
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on cloud migration projects
- Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies for 15+ member development squads
- Document system architecture and compliance with NIST standards
- Mentor junior developers on secure coding practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of Java development experience with RESTful APIs
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Familiarity with AWS/Azure cloud services and DevOps tools
- Experience with federal IT security frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Professional certification (e.g., CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect)
- Strong problem-solving skills for high-stakes federal systems