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Posted: February 24, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$93,400 - $121,422

per year

Closes

March 2, 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 and networks, while ensuring they meet security standards and helping users with technical problems in a defense setting.

It's perfect for someone with hands-on experience in cybersecurity and system administration who enjoys troubleshooting and staying on top of risks.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented IT professional comfortable explaining tech concepts to non-experts.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience equivalent to GG-11 level in managing domains, auditing user permissions, developing disaster recovery strategies, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Proficiency in managing Windows and Linux systems
  • Experience with virtual machines using cloud platforms, VMware, or LPARs
  • Knowledge of Azure Defender for securing and protecting servers in secure environments
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Customer service skills in assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions
  • Oral communication abilities to brief management and explain technical info to non-technical audiences
  • Problem-solving skills to identify alternatives for complex IT 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 Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - HC/Implementation LOB.

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.

AND 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: Qualifying experience includes managing domains, auditing user permissions across platforms, developing strategies for disaster recovery, offering technical support to users, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies or experience in managing Windows and LINUX systems, managing virtual machines utilizing cloud virtual machines, VMWare or LPAR's, Azure Defender experience securing and protecting servers within a secure environment.

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:

  • Collaborate on installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, software, and essential IT infrastructure.
  • Gather information and report findings about current IT risk trends and regulatory shifts.
  • Monitor system health and report any anomalies for evaluation and action.
  • Gather information and report findings about IT risk management insights.
  • Provide support in addressing a wide range of inquiries and technical issues.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12873079-26-DJB