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IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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Salary

$89,508 - $133,142

per year

Closes

February 27, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an IT expert focused on designing, fixing, and securing computer networks for the Defense Logistics Agency, including advising teams, testing new equipment, and ensuring secure connections across different sites.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in network management and security who enjoys solving complex tech problems in a government setting.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with various IT teams.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in network analysis, design, and integration
  • Experience advising on and implementing network security measures
  • Proficiency in monitoring network performance and conducting diagnostics
  • Skills in planning, testing, and installing network hardware, software, upgrades, and fixes
  • Ability to develop requirements for acquiring network hardware, software, and services
  • Knowledge of identifying technical requirements for systems and network design, development, implementation, management, and support
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to meet time-in-grade and other federal eligibility requirements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below.

Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $89,508 - $ 116,362 Columbus, OH: $93,400 - $121,422 Dayton, OH: $92,841- $120,696 Fort Belvoir, VA: $102,415- $133,142 New Cumberland, PA: $102,415- $133,142 Ogden, UT: $89,508 - $ 116,362 Philadelphia, PA: $98,630- $128,221 Richmond, VA: $93,499- $121,551 To qualify for an IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in- grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: - Conduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex network issues; advise on the design, development, and integration of network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures.

- Advise on and implement network security. - Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches for delivering network services.

- Monitor network performance and performing network diagnostics. - Plan for, test and install network software and hardware components, upgrades and fixes.

- Develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software and services.

- Identify and define technical requirements applied to the design, development, implementation, management, and support of systems and networks.

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 directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Serves as technical consultant and liaison to network and other IT management and staffs throughout the DLA and DoD on the DLA network environment and on networks in general.
  • Provides technical guidance, analysis, advice, and assistance on a wide range of complex problems encountered in the conception, design, development, testing, and implementation...
  • ... of network solutions incorporating diverse device requirements, accommodating various protocols, and providing network interconnections among various wide area networks and local area network enclaves.
  • Plans, schedules and participates in network hardware/software testing, deployments, implementations, and service allocations, to include performing liaison functions with IT personnel and network specialists at other DLA sites.
  • Develops and/or modifies test plans, conducts tests, analyzes test results with respect to the acceptance plan for new or modified hardware and software for the ETN.
  • Participates in studies as a team member, accomplishes individual projects, and coordinates intra-agency projects.
  • Provides assessments to include reports of technical findings and recommendations to the appropriate DLA and DISA staff.
  • Provides advice and guidance on the implementation for network security in accordance with guidelines coordinated with the DLA HQ and DLA Cyber Security.
  • Participates in the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of network security software, hardware, and techniques within the DLA.
  • Ensures integrity of maintenance actions to the installed network and its components.
  • Provides on-site hardware and software support for new/modified system and program implementations on an as needed basis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ6-26-12890491-DHA