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Posted: January 31, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$106,437 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 8, 2026

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 providing expert IT cybersecurity support to help government customers keep their systems running smoothly, especially in high-stakes defense environments.

You'll guide teams on technical issues, create support policies, and ensure new applications meet user needs without disrupting operations.

It's a great fit for experienced IT professionals with strong problem-solving skills and a background in customer-focused tech support, particularly those interested in national security roles.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of IT-related experience equivalent to GG-12 level, including leading processes to meet customer needs and improving IT policies
  • Demonstrated competency in Attention to Detail, such as reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Strong Customer Service skills, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions for users
  • Effective Oral Communication, like briefing management on IT systems and explaining technical details to non-experts
  • Problem Solving abilities, such as identifying solutions for complex IT issues using diverse information sources
  • Experience defining procedures for post-implementation support in IT environments
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance for Department of Defense roles

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 FE/Global Service Desk Division.

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

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: 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: Experience leading work processes to meet customer needs, improving information technology policy and process development, and; defining procedures for post-implementation support.

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. Major Duties:

  • Providing 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.
  • Provides technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client level hardware and software.
  • Develops and manages customer performance requirements and customer support policies and procedures.
  • Serves on application implementation team to ensure that customer service requirements are addressed.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12876877-26KT