IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)
Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States Posted October 21, 2026
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Salary Range
$121,785 - $158,322
Job Description
Summary
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 J6/C4 ENTERPRISE DIRECTORATE - ENTRPRISE OP OFF/FTRE OPS (FUOPS) DIV (ORG IT35).
Duties
- Supports the DISA Center for Operations by analyzing cyber events with divisional teams to delineate tactics and assess impacts on current and future operations.
- Serves as an oversight and reporting authority for the Department of Defense Network (DoDNet), providing guidance to IT Services and acting as a liaison to the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC).
- Provides direction and guidance in researching, interpreting, analyzing, and applying complex network operation tactics, techniques, procedures, and best practices to ensure effective and efficient operations.
- Leads and oversees major network projects and improvement initiatives while ensuring the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services.
- Defines procedures for post-implementation support and operations, ensures technical standard compliance for network hardware/software, and presents briefings to DoD and DISA leadership.
Qualifications
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 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: 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 applying cybersecurity and network operations principles, policies, and procedures to analyze operational requirements, provide technical guidance to leadership, and support the secure and effective delivery of network services. 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.
Required Skills
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