Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) Business to Government (B2G) Support Services – Security Application Programming Interface (API) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The USDA Rural Development Technology Office (RD TO) Cybersecurity Division (CSD) is seeking a Security Application Programming Interface (API) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide administrative, technical, and operational oversight of API development and implementation. The API SME will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of API architectures for mortgage-related applications, implementing security best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The contract will involve working at various locations, including USDA Rural Development in Washington DC and St. Louis, MO. Key responsibilities include: • Reviewing and validating API architectures for mortgage-related applications • Implementing security best practices for API authentication, encryption, and threat protection • Ensuring seamless integration with mortgage user interfaces and financial systems • Conducting API performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, cybersecurity, and business analysts • Maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and policies, including NIST-800-53 Rev 5, NIST 800-171 Rev 3, FISMA, PCI, DSS, etc.