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Posted: March 3, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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$143,913 - $187,093

per year

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March 9, 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 the design, management, and security of large-scale military networks and information systems for the Defense Information Systems Agency, ensuring they run smoothly and protect sensitive data.

A good fit would be an experienced IT professional with deep knowledge in networking and cybersecurity who enjoys solving complex technical problems and communicating with high-level leaders.

It's ideal for someone ready to take on senior responsibilities in a fast-paced defense environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in IT transport, networks, information security management, or systems administration equivalent to the next lower federal grade level
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
  • Proven customer service skills, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions for users
  • Excellent oral communication abilities, such as briefing senior management on complex technical topics in simple terms
  • Advanced problem-solving skills to identify alternatives for unique, complex, or sensitive IT issues
  • Expertise in planning, developing, and directing systems engineering and network architecture design
  • Ability to lead technical authority roles in program management and resolving organizational technology issues

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 - JOINT SERVICES PROVIDER.

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

Basic Requirements: GG-14 Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues.

I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions and Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, 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 relating to IT transport, networks, information security management, or systems administration.

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:

  • The incumbent serves as a senior expert in all matters concerning the DISN Transport Network and the management of information systems.
  • Plans, develops, and provides systems engineering, technical analysis and direction of preliminary and detailed systems design, thereby creating concept plans inclusive of the overall network architecture.
  • Serves as the network transport expert and leading technical authority responsible for the direction, management, and execution of the program-wide program.
  • Leads in developing and resolving organizational technology issues as they relate to computing, network delivery, and systems compatibility or processing issues.
  • Prepares and presents high level briefings. Prepares reports, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of network

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12895756-26TH