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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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$143,913 - $187,093

per year

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February 19, 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 leading cybersecurity efforts for cloud-based IT systems in the Department of Defense, including analyzing needs, coordinating projects, and implementing secure infrastructure solutions.

It's ideal for experienced IT professionals with a strong background in cloud technologies and security who enjoy solving complex technical problems and working with teams to support national defense missions.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-experts.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in IT systems analysis, design, implementation, or maintenance, particularly with cloud technologies
  • 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 senior management on technical topics
  • Problem-solving abilities to address complex IT issues and evaluate alternatives
  • Knowledge of IT concepts like operational support models and security architecture for cloud systems
  • Ability to coordinate projects across organizations and integrate them smoothly

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/HC23.

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 responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues.

I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, 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 applying IT concepts and methodologies such as operational support models or security architecture for emerging cloud systems and technology; experience conducting analysis, design, implementation, operation test and evaluation, or maintenance of IT systems, orchestration platforms, or new cloud technologies.

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:

  • Directs extensive and comprehensive analysis to identify, define and implement strategic efforts to support the operations for both on and off premise cloud infrastructure.
  • Coordinates all projects, both within and outside the organization, and ensures that the project proceeds smoothly and is integrated into all other related efforts.
  • Functions as a primary authoritative source of information technology techniques, knowledge, and state-of-the-art government and commercial cloud technologies that encapsulate the full cloud technology lifecycle.
  • Coordinates all projects, both within and outside the organization, and ensures that the project proceeds smoothly and is integrated into all other related efforts.
  • Performs needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions; consults with customers and vendors to identify and specify requirements and emerging technologies and their applicability to the agency.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-12883714-26JR