Principal Network Engineer #332
Senate
Posted: March 12, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves managing and optimizing large-scale IT networks for a key defense agency, including troubleshooting issues, configuring systems, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and securely.
It supports critical cyber operations, so you'll work with teams to handle complex network problems and improve performance.
A good fit would be someone with strong technical skills in networking, experience in high-stakes environments like the military or government, and the ability to explain tech details to non-experts.
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 - FE/Global Service Desk Division.
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.
AND 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 relating to network diagnostic tools and techniques, configuration management or troubleshooting networks.
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:
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