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Posted: February 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 15, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves creating and improving advanced computer software and systems to support U.S.

Cyber Command's cybersecurity missions, focusing on solving complex technical challenges in a defense setting.

It requires developing secure integrated systems using expert knowledge in areas like software engineering and computer architecture.

A good fit would be someone with a strong technical background in computer science who enjoys innovative problem-solving in a high-stakes government environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with at least 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including 15 hours in calculus and related math
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level in computer science development and application
  • Expert knowledge of operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications
  • Proficiency in security tools including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Strong background in systems design, software development, and systems analysis
  • Ability to develop new concepts and techniques to advance computer science knowledge and solve complex processing requirements
  • All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the job announcement closing date

Full Job Description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: . Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

  • Develop new and improved concepts, principles, and techniques that will advance the body of knowledge of computer science, and adapt and apply advanced computer science methods and techniques to solve complex computer processing requirements.
  • Develop software systems using an expert knowledge of techniques, procedures, and processes such as operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications.
  • Develop integrated computer systems using a technical expert knowledge of computer software concepts.
  • Proficiency in security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and Security Information and Event Management.
  • Solid background in systems design, software development, and systems analysis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12877498-26KT