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Posted: February 13, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$91,205 - $140,994

per year

Closes

February 20, 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 leading cybersecurity efforts for defense IT systems, ensuring secure networks, handling security threats, and integrating technologies to support military operations.

It's ideal for experienced IT professionals with a strong background in network security and problem-solving who thrive in high-stakes environments like the Department of Defense.

The role requires technical expertise to advise on policies and maintain system reliability for government customers.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies
  • Knowledge of risk management processes, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and relevant national/international laws and policies
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards
  • Experience in customer service, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions for non-technical audiences
  • Proficiency in oral communication, such as briefing management on IT systems, projects, and technical issues
  • Problem-solving skills to identify alternatives for complex IT-related issues using diverse information sources
  • For GG-13 level: Experience with network security architecture, including topology, protocols, components, and defense-in-depth principles

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 FULL PERFORMANCE Work Category at the SENIOR Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA-Joint Interoperability Test Command (JTE1).

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 Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, 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: Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies, risk management processes, national and international laws, regulations, policies and cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

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: Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth) computer networking concepts and network security methodologies, risk management processes, national and international laws, regulations, policies and cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

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:

  • Serves as principal technical authority and lead specialist with responsibility to ensure effective, economical, and advanced technical management of customer computing requirements for assigned systems and applications.
  • Develops, interprets, plans and applies policy, process, procedure and strategy in the delivery of multi-discipline IT services required to achieve data and system integration/interoperability for assigned systems and applications.
  • Assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.
  • Establishes and maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program for diverse platforms that covers file back-up and recovery, equipment maintenance, and quality control of systems processing and outputs.
  • Employs broad comprehensive knowledge of emerging technologies enterprise IT architecture, customer business processes, organizational plans, and resource requirements in accomplishment of assigned projects.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12880667-26AJR