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Posted: February 25, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

March 4, 2026More DOD jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves guiding IT teams on cybersecurity systems, helping customers solve tech problems to keep their operations running smoothly, and creating policies to support better service.

It's perfect for experienced IT professionals who enjoy leading improvements in processes and communicating technical details clearly to non-experts.

You'll work in a high-stakes defense environment focused on cyber protection.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of IT experience equivalent to GG-12 level, including leading policy and process improvements
  • Proficiency in knowledge management tools like CRM or case management systems
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Excellent customer service skills, including assessing needs and tailoring IT solutions
  • Effective oral communication for briefing senior management on complex IT topics
  • Advanced problem-solving abilities to address unique IT challenges and anticipate issues
  • Experience in developing customer support policies and reviewing technical specifications

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 DKAWCS-IT341.

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 responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.

Customer Service-Developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication-Briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving-Identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues.

I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions.

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: Leading work processes to improve policy and process development; effectively utilizing Knowledge Management tools and platforms (i.e.

CRM or case management systems), and executing the format, strategy, methodologies, and adoption of knowledge-centered services; in addition to IT related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as described in the vacancy announcement.

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:

  • Provides technical guidance over IT systems and applications.
  • Provides advice and assistance to customers to minimize interruptions in customers' ability to carry out critical business activities.
  • Reviews technical and design specifications to address customer requirements.
  • Develops and manages customer performance requirements and customer support policies and procedures.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12895091-26QC