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LEAD IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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$109,246 - $142,022

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February 20, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading cybersecurity efforts for the Defense Information Systems Agency, focusing on strategic planning, policy development, and providing expert advice to support U.S.

Space Command operations. The role acts as a key liaison to ensure smooth delivery of IT and cyber services while helping set priorities for mission readiness.

It's ideal for experienced IT professionals with a strong background in cybersecurity, strategic planning, and communicating technical ideas to non-experts, especially those familiar with military or defense environments.

Key Requirements

  • IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • At least one year of qualifying experience in strategic planning, IT enterprise architecture, or IT project management
  • Ability to provide authoritative technical assistance and direction to field office personnel
  • Experience as a liaison officer facilitating delivery of products and services to combatant commands
  • Skills in advising decision makers on program priorities, goal setting, and policy development
  • Familiarity with operational planning for cyber mission readiness in defense contexts
  • All qualifications must be clearly described in resume, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer experience

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 -NORTHCOM.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below: Basic Requirements: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

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.

Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience.

To qualify based on your experience, 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 with strategic planning and IT enterprise architecture or IT project management.

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 basic requirements and qualifying experience within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement. Major Duties:

  • As the Senior Analyst, the incumbent provides authoritative direction and broad technical assistance to all Field Office personnel in support of DISA SPACECOM functions and duties.
  • As a Liaison Officer for DISA SPACECOM in support of USSPACECOM facilitating the delivery of DISA's products and services and will be involved in operational planning efforts of the Combatant Command and regional theater components.
  • Provides advice to decision makers in program priority and goal setting; develops policies and procedures supporting the implementation of guidance; and/or recommends scheduling assignments to ensure operational cyber mission readiness.
  • Focus areas will include forging new relationships, create product awareness, and seek opportunities to work with Mission Partners in capturing new requirements, advocating on their behalf to DISA leaders and program management offices (PMOs).
  • Prepares accurate briefings and written documentation communicating to senior leaders within DISA, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, Combatant Commanders, and other Department of Defense components and industry counterparts.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12880365-26BR