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Posted: February 11, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$111,065 - $144,386

per year

Closes

February 18, 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 managing and securing computer networks for the Department of Defense, including handling firewalls, domain name systems, and load balancers to protect sensitive information and support cyber missions.

It requires leading projects, advising on new technologies, and ensuring networks meet customer needs.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in network security and IT project management who enjoys solving complex technical problems in a high-stakes government environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience developing and implementing configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs
  • Proficiency in reviewing technical, design, and network specifications to meet customer requirements
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with DNS, firewall, and load balancer management
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Experience in customer service, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions
  • Effective oral communication skills for briefing management and non-technical audiences on IT systems
  • Problem-solving abilities 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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA IE26.

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 developing and implementing complex configuration management plans for complex LANs and Wide Area Networks (WANs); reviewing technical, design, and network specifications to address customer requirements and knowledge and experience with DNS, firewall, and load balancer management 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:

  • Manage customer networking, DNS, firewall, and load balancer management and requirements.
  • Develops and implement IT networking and global internet governance policy and strategy.
  • Provides expert technical guidance on information security.
  • Designs and implement complex networking configurations.
  • Leads and manage projects.
  • Analyzes and advise on emerging technologies.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DISA-12879776-DA26