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Posted: April 13, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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$114,695 - $180,186

per year

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April 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 working as an IT cybersecurity specialist for the Defense Information Systems Agency, focusing on protecting government networks and systems from cyber threats through assessments, policy development, and risk management.

It's a key role supporting the US Cyber Command's mission in Fort Meade, Maryland.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical details to non-experts, ideally with a background in defense or government IT.

Key Requirements

  • IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • For GG-12 level: At least one year of experience conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems, identifying vulnerabilities and risks, or ensuring implementation of security policies throughout system lifecycles
  • For GG-13 level: At least one year of experience managing cybersecurity programs, conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews, or promoting security awareness among management
  • Ability to brief mid-level management and IT staff on system status, projects, or operations, including explaining technical info to non-technical audiences
  • Experience maintaining customer relationships and tailoring IT products/services to meet needs
  • Relevant paid, unpaid, or volunteer experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level
  • All qualifications must be clearly described in resume and met within 30 days of announcement closing

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 Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE CYBER ASSURANCE SECTION (SD131).

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 Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience.

To qualify based on your experience, 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 the GG-12, qualifying experience is defined as: Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems OR identifying vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs OR ensuring implementation of information system security policies throughout network or system lifecycles.

For the GG-13, qualifying experience is defined as: Managing programs pertaining to cybersecurity protocols and risk management OR conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews OR promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in the organizations' visions and goals.

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:

  • Develops and implements objectives, standards, policies and procedures, methods, techniques, and maintains to support an organization or DOD information system-level cybersecurity program.
  • Provides continuing cybersecurity policy guidance and oversight to SD capability providers.
  • Maintains status and monitors progress of the SD capability provider’s accreditation program and A and A to include but not limited to artifact documentation, and currency of Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Assists SD capability providers with the risk analysis and management by monitoring SD capabilities for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and RMF compliance.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12931557