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Posted: March 10, 2026 (4 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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$109,246 - $149,306

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and supporting cybersecurity exercises and operations for the U.S. military's cyber command, providing expert guidance to field teams and coordinating with other agencies.

It requires strong IT skills focused on attention to detail, customer service, communication, and problem-solving in high-stakes environments.

A good fit would be someone with experience in military or defense IT projects, who can brief leaders and handle complex planning tasks.

Key Requirements

  • IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail in reviewing work or data for accuracy and consistency
  • Customer service experience in maintaining relationships, assessing IT needs, and tailoring solutions
  • Oral communication skills, including briefing mid-level management and IT staff on systems, projects, or operations
  • Problem-solving abilities to identify alternatives for complex IT issues using information from various sources
  • At least one year of qualifying experience in operational planning or exercise project planning
  • Experience briefing senior leadership and coordinating with external agencies to create product awareness
  • Ability to provide technical assistance and direction in support of DISA NORTHCOM/SPACECOM functions

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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - NORTHCOM.

Basic Requirements Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions AND Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience.

To qualify based on your experience, 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: Experience in operational planning OR exercise project planning.

Additionally, briefing senior leadership AND coordinating with external agencies creating product awareness.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 the announcement. **Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.** Major Duties:

  • The incumbent serves as a Senior Analyst, the position provides exercise project planning, authoritative direction and broad technical assistance to all Field Office personnel in support of DISA NORTHCOM/SPACECOM functions and duties.
  • The incumbent serves as a Senior Analyst, the position provides exercise project planning, authoritative direction and broad technical assistance to all Field Office personnel in support of DISA NORTHCOM/SPACECOM functions and duties.
  • The incumbent will also be heavily involved in the ongoing operational planning efforts of the Combatant Command (CCMD) and regional theater components.
  • As a member of the Field Office, the incumbent also will plan, interface, coordinate, and support DISA Headquarters and DISA NORTHCOM/SPACECOM initiatives for theater support planning efforts.
  • The incumbent provides technical support and guidance to Command and staff in matters relating to exercise events.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12902286-26JH