Position Overview
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Primarily Remote (Periodic On-Site Support in Washington, DC as required)
- May require occasional after-hours deployment support
The Senior CMS Drupal Developer is responsible for the design, development, enhancement, modernization, and secure maintenance of a public-facing federal Drupal website operating within a Linux (Ubuntu) and Apache environment. This role supports system availability, vulnerability remediation, accessibility compliance, and structured reporting requirements in alignment with federal cybersecurity and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy Drupal enhancements and custom modules
- Maintain and upgrade Drupal core and contributed modules
- Apply monthly Drupal patches and security updates
- Support staging, backup, and failover environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues
- Implement secure coding practices aligned with federal cybersecurity standards
- Support Section 508 accessibility compliance integration
- Participate in vulnerability remediation efforts within defined SLA timelines
- Assist with controlled after-hours production deployments
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge capture repositories
- Support modernization initiatives and major CMS upgrades
Technical Experience & Knowledge
- 5+ years of hands-on Drupal development experience (Drupal 8/9/10 preferred)
- Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and SQL
- Experience developing custom Drupal modules and themes
- Experience supporting Linux (Ubuntu) server environments
- Experience working with Apache web servers
- Familiarity with Git-based version control
- Experience supporting staging and production deployment processes
- Understanding of web application security best practices
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning remediation processes
- Experience implementing Section 508 accessibility requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting federal government web applications
- Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity framework environments
- Experience working in DevSecOps environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) is a plus
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in structured, compliance-driven environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet defined SLA timelines
- Strong documentation discipline
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional DevSecOps teams
Who You Are
You are energized by secure, mission-focused web development within a structured federal environment. You take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and ensuring systems remain secure, accessible, and highly available. You thrive in environments where compliance, documentation, and operational discipline matter as much as technical skill. You are proactive in identifying potential vulnerabilities and committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet strict performance and security standards.
Salary
- Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience
Job Type
- Full-Time W2 or 1099 / C2C
- Medical Benefits and 401(k) available for W2 full-time employees
Clearance Level
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain HSPD-12 credentialing and Public Trust
- Must be able to operate within secure federal access environments