Fresh Listing

Posted: April 15, 2026 (0 days ago)

This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.

SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

April 22, 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 a team as a shift chief in a cybersecurity operations center, overseeing network security monitoring, incident response, and infrastructure management for the Department of Defense's cyber mission.

It requires supervising staff, directing tools for system operations, and making decisions to strengthen defenses against cyber threats.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership experience in IT security, especially in high-stakes government or military environments, who excels at problem-solving and communicating technical details clearly.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience analyzing cyber network defense events, incidents, and providing situational awareness with action recommendations
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in reviewing IT work for accuracy, completeness, and standards compliance
  • Strong customer service skills, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions for stakeholders
  • Effective oral communication, such as briefing senior management on complex IT systems and operations
  • Advanced problem-solving abilities to address unique, complex IT and cybersecurity issues
  • Supervisory experience managing staff, setting priorities, and scheduling work in a cybersecurity or IT operations setting
  • Knowledge of network infrastructure administration, including planning, budgeting, and executing changes in a DoD context

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 Supervision/Management Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA-OC.

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: 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 conducting analysis of cyber network defense event/incidents, providing situational awareness, and developing course of action recommendations to enhance the security posture of communications and information systems.

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:

  • As the Watch Floor Shift Chief, performs the full range of first level supervisory duties, managing a staff of subordinates, setting priorities and scheduling work completion within the branch.
  • Directs the operation of other Enterprise Management System (EMS) tools such as the Asset Management Option (AMO), Software Delivery Option (SDO) and Remote-Control Option (RCO).
  • Plans, programs, budgets, directs, coordinates, reviews and executes the Commands network infrastructure administration.
  • Directs changes to the Commands network infrastructure architectures based on DOD and DISA standards and policies, and HQ objectives and priorities in the Information Technology area.
  • Research emerging technology and evaluates commercial software for the purpose of developing prototype network architectures.

Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

Browse Similar Jobs

Posted on USAJOBS: 4/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12932136-26-AJ