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Posted: January 26, 2026 (2 days ago)

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (CYBER)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a telecommunications expert focused on cyber aspects, where you'll troubleshoot communication systems, advise customers on their needs, and manage training and certification programs for network operations in a military context.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining voice, data, and video systems, who enjoys providing technical guidance and improving processes in a high-stakes defense environment.

A background in engineering or IT fields would make you a strong candidate.

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, or related fields
  • At least one year of specialized experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems and procedures
  • Experience in testing, configuring, implementing, or maintaining systems for voice, data, and/or video transmission
  • Knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology
  • Ability to provide technical assistance, consultation, and training on telecommunications operations
  • Proficiency in managing certification programs and quality assurance processes, including SharePoint
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to meet qualifications within 30 days of job closing

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 Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA FIELD COMMAND USCENTRAL (CS4).

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

IOR: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.

OR I have Specialized Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.

Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, 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 testing, configuring, implementing, OR maintenance of systems for voice, data, and/or video transmission.

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:

  • Identifies operating deficiencies, recommends corrective actions required to improve performance, and provides technical assistance to customers upon request.
  • Provides expert consultation to customers, to assist in defining and specifying their telecommunications requirements.
  • Provides technical and functional training in Technical Control Facility (TCF) operations and DISA Node Site Coordinator (NSC) duties, IAW DISA Circulars, standard procedures and practices.
  • Manages the theater Node Site Coordinator (NSC) certification program.
  • Develops, updates, and manages the Quality Assurance SharePoint online Pages and Libraries IAW DISA policies and strategies.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DISA-12868653-26DA