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Posted: February 4, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

Closes

February 11, 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 managing and securing computer networks for the U.S.

military's cyber operations, including setting up hardware, fixing connection problems, and ensuring systems stay online and protected.

It's perfect for someone with hands-on experience in network technology who can handle complex issues and explain tech details to non-experts.

The role supports national defense and requires strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience analyzing, testing, evaluating, and maintaining network devices like Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto routers, switches, firewalls, F5 load balancers, and DNS Bind
  • Proficiency in configuring network hardware, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and monitoring network performance
  • Skills in managing user access and implementing/enforcing network policies and security procedures
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  • Experience providing customer service by assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions
  • Ability to communicate technical information orally to non-technical audiences, such as briefing management
  • Problem-solving skills to identify alternatives for complex IT issues using various information sources

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 J9(HAC)/HYBRID CLOUD SOLUTIONS DIVISION.

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: Analyzing, testing, evaluating, and maintenance of Juniper, Cisco, and Palo-Alto Routers, Switches, Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, and DNS Bind.

Configuring network hardware such as routers and switches, troubleshooting connectivity issues, monitoring network performance, managing user access, and implementing and enforcing network policies and security procedures.

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.** 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:

  • Applies comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying IT networking management and operating concepts to establish and maintain constant communications availability and accessibility.
  • In-depth knowledge of network management capabilities, theory, operations concepts, and requirements identification and analysis to troubleshoot the most complex network problems and outages.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of network systems and state-of-the-art communications equipment and interfaces, as well as protocols, standards, and network capabilities.
  • Uses initiative to deviate from established procedures, develop new methods, identify and research trends, and/or propose new policies or procedures as new criteria are established.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12875161-26BL