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Posted: March 5, 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 12, 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, especially backup and storage setups in a cloud environment for the Defense Information Systems Agency.

You'll install and maintain servers, monitor for issues, and help with risk assessments to keep everything running smoothly and safely.

It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in IT support and cybersecurity who enjoys working in a team to protect government networks.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience equivalent to GG-11 level in federal service, including using backup technologies like Veritas NetBackup
  • Proficiency in operating systems such as Windows and Linux
  • Experience with backup hardware like tape libraries or disk storage
  • Skills in proactively monitoring backup/restore statuses and infrastructure health, including servers and storage devices
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance, software updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain security
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Effective customer service, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions

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 HYBRID CLOUD SOLUTIONS.

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: Experience using Veritas NetBackup or similar backup technologies, operating systems such as Windows and Linux, backup hardware, such as tape libraries or disk storage Or experience proactively monitoring backup and restore statuses, and the health of the backup infrastructure, to include servers and storage devices Or performing routine maintenance, software updates, patches and upgrades to keep the NetBackup environment secure and up-to-date.

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:

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

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/5/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12897207-26BLL