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Defense Information Systems Agency

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS/INFOSEC)

Department of Defense · Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay grade
GG-14
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 4, 2026
Closes
Nov 11, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Top Secret
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
CES- DISA-13094835-26BLL

Who may apply: Competitive service · Excepted service

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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.

Duties

  • Responsible for a broad IT subject matter area which may include information models, communications, architecture, systems planning, and long-term system development.
  • Directs extensive and comprehensive analysis to identify, define and implement strategic efforts to support the operations for both on and off premise cloud infrastructure.
  • Identifies potential risks areas for implementing changes to hardware, including the operational support model of maintaining multiple processes depending on the infrastructure.
  • Functions as a primary authoritative source of information technology techniques, knowledge, and state-of-the-art government and commercial cloud technologies, including support models that encapsulate the full lifecycle.
  • Provides highly technical advice and assistance across the agency.

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 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 Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, 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: Leading the enterprise design, implementation, and continuous administration of Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions (such as Microsoft Intune) across a decentralized network or Experience developing and enforcing security baselines, Conditional Access policies, and identity management frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD) to secure multi-platform endpoints (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows) in accordance with federal security standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, NIAP) or Experience Directing enterprise-wide mobile migrations, application deployment strategies, or system integration projects, including providing authoritative technical guidance to senior leadership. 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 this announcement. **Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-14 grade level. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

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