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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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Salary

$106,437 - $166,440

per year

Closes

April 15, 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 IT systems, including servers, software, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, to support U.S. Cyber Command's mission.

The role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining infrastructure both on-site and in the cloud, while ensuring security, scalability, and compliance.

It's ideal for experienced IT professionals with strong problem-solving skills and a background in cybersecurity who enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies in a defense environment.

Key Requirements

  • IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GG-12 level, including automation tools like Ansible, GitLab, CI/CD, and scripting
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization and cloud platforms such as VMWare, Azure, and AWS
  • Ability to install, configure, and maintain servers, software, and IT infrastructure on-premises and off-premises
  • Knowledge of cloud resource design, deployment, provisioning, and management for scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness
  • Expertise in implementing cloud-specific security measures to ensure data protection and compliance
  • Strong collaboration skills with IT teams, cloud providers, and technology vendors

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 - HC/Server LOB.

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.

AND Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess 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 such as automation (Ansible, GitLab, CI\CD, scripting) or VMWare, Azure, and AWS.

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:

  • Installs, configure, and maintain all types of servers, software, and essential IT infrastructure both on-premises and off-premises.
  • Ensures the optimal design, deployment, and management of cloud resources across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Oversees, process and control provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud-based services, emphasizing scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Oversees the implementation of cloud-specific security measures, ensuring data protection and compliance.
  • Collaborates with IT teams and cloud service providers, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient cloud experience for the organization.
  • Fosters strong relationships with technology vendors to ensure top-tier support and products for the organization.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12918110-26-AJ