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Posted: January 28, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$106,437 - $144,386

per year

Closes

February 3, 2026

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 cloud-based networks for the Department of Defense, ensuring systems run smoothly and securely while guiding teams on technical projects.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in IT networking and cybersecurity who enjoys solving complex problems and communicating tech details to non-experts.

It's ideal for professionals passionate about advanced cloud technologies in a high-stakes government environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in designing, managing, and securing cloud network environments at a GG-13 equivalent level
  • Mastery of IT networking principles, concepts, methods, and practices
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Proven customer service skills in assessing needs and tailoring IT solutions
  • Effective oral communication for briefing management and non-technical audiences
  • Problem-solving abilities to identify alternatives for complex IT issues
  • Experience leading network projects, configuring devices like firewalls, and analyzing traffic patterns

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 J9(HAC)/HYBRID CLOUD SOLUTIONS - SPL SVCS LOB DIV/CLD CL & MB SVCS BR (ORG HC35). 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-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 with design, management, and security of cloud network environments.

It involves directing major network projects, applying a mastery of networking principles to resolve complex operational challenges, overseeing configuration management, leading security compliance initiatives, and providing strategic recommendations on emerging technologies.

Core activities include configuring various network devices, such as enterprise-grade firewalls and cloud networking solutions, and analyzing traffic patterns to optimize performance and diagnose issues.

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 networking requirements for assigned systems and applications.
  • Develops project plans, assigns and prioritizes the work of other network specialists, and oversees the implementation of project activities.
  • Diagnoses and resolves network problems. Develops network back-up and recovery procedures.
  • Applies a mastery level of IT networking principles, concepts, methods, and practices in assigned specialty area.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12868220-26CB