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Posted: March 19, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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$121,785 - $158,322

per year

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March 26, 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 overseeing and delivering technical training programs in cybersecurity and information technology for a defense agency, ensuring staff get the right skills and certifications to support national cyber missions.

It includes developing training materials, troubleshooting advanced projects, and monitoring compliance for contractors.

A good fit would be someone with strong IT training experience, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced government environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience developing, conducting, or evaluating IT training, or managing an IT education/training program
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT-related work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  • Experience in customer service, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions for users
  • Skilled in oral communication, such as briefing management and staff on IT systems and projects to non-technical audiences
  • Problem-solving abilities to identify alternatives for complex IT issues using information from various sources
  • Ability to research subject areas, develop instructional materials, curricula, and training objectives
  • Experience providing technical monitoring and oversight of contractor training, certification, and compliance in information assurance

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 J6/C4 ENTERPRISE DIRECTORATE/WRKFRCE DVLPMNT BR.

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

Basic Requirements: 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 developing, conducting, or evaluating IT training; or managing an IT education/training program.

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:

  • Oversees technical training that supports individual certification in the various functions performed by J6.
  • Provides formal and informal training services to personnel. Provides guidance to students and projects.
  • Serves as a troubleshooter and consultant on advanced design projects, providing expert management advisory service to the higher echelons of training organizations.
  • Performs effective and proactive technical monitoring and administrative oversight of contractor’s IA training, certification, and compliance requirements.
  • Researches the specific subject matter areas, plans the development of instructional materials, develops curricula, and determines training objectives.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12910543-26GC