SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Posted: February 13, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$131,841 - $171,396
per year
Type
Full Time
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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).
This job involves creating and applying IT security policies to protect government networks, assessing risks and vulnerabilities in systems, and advising on secure network operations for the Department of Defense.
It's ideal for experienced IT professionals who enjoy solving complex security challenges and communicating technical details to non-experts.
A good fit would be someone with a strong background in cybersecurity who can work in a high-stakes military environment at Fort Meade, Maryland.
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 PROFESSINAL Work Category at the SENIOR Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA OC/INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTORATE.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Basic Requirements: GG-13 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 implementing security policies, procedures and strategy in delivery of multi-discipline IT services, advising management regarding IT security requirements, developing and operation of network systems, participating in and/or interpreting IT vulnerability assessments.
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:
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