IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)
Defense Information Systems Agency
Montgomery, Alabama, United States Posted October 21, 2026
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Salary Range
$89,508 - $133,142
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 Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA HYBRID CLOUD SOLUTIONS OFFICE (HC) .
Duties
- Develops and implements systems diagnostic and maintenance tools to ensure the availability and functionality of systems required to support organizational objectives.
- Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of system administration services.
- Oversees the management of accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment. Develops and presents training on the operation and maintenance of systems to the IT staff.
- Expert in systems integration, tuning, evaluation, and project management to install, maintain, and coordinate Windows/PC products and equipment.
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-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: Serves as a technical analyst and primary customer liaison with responsibility for resolving difficult customer problems. - Provides technical advice and assistance to include troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving customer application problems in response to reported or observed incidents and ensures critical business activities are carried out. - Researches, evaluates, and provides feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support requirements based upon an analysis of business needs and practices. - Applies information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of customer services. - Coordinates, executes, implements, and maintains the operation of customer application systems. - Develops and manages customer performance requirements and customer support policies and procedures. - Serves as the technical analyst and resolves the complete range of problems within the scope of the activity operations and refers operational problems requiring specialized expertise to the appropriate technical expert. 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-12 grade level.
Required Skills
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