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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT/INFOSEC)

Department of Defense
Defense Information Systems Agency
Enterprise OP OFF/Classified SUP DIV (IT3C2)

Summary

This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA Enterprise OP OFF/Classified SUP DIV (IT3C2).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/21/2026 to 04/28/2026
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CES-DISA-12942009-DA26
Control number
866123100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens.

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Duties

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  • Applying knowledge of networking concepts including static and dynamic IP addressing, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to configure and troubleshoot connectivity, installing, terminating, testing, and maintaining copper (e.g., Cat6).
  • Coordinating and supporting system implementation activities, including reviewing technical specifications and ensuring customer requirements are met.
  • Developing and maintaining operational procedures, knowledge bases, and support documentation.
  • Analyzing trends to improve service delivery and initiating corrective actions; ensuring compliance with information assurance and cybersecurity policies.
  • Delivering high-quality customer service by communicating technical solutions, minimizing operational disruptions, and supporting mission-critical operations.
  • Providing technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client level hardware and software in accordance with established or approved organizational process components.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S.Citizen.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • This is a SCI/Top Secret position.
  • This is a Drug testing position.
  • This is a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly) position.
  • This is a Mission Essential position.
  • Subject to Recall or call back during shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
  • DoD 8140 series, subjected to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months and any future Cybersecurity Workforce.

Qualifications

For entry at the GG-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GG-11or higher grade in the Federal Service.

Basic Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Problem Solving

Qualifying Experience:

For the GG-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GG-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GG-11 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Qualifying experience is defined as: Experience resolving complex hardware, software, and network issues while configuring network systems in an enterprise environment and conducting site surveys, implementing end-user devices and network infrastructure while supporting system implementation to meet customer requirements and developing documentation, analyzing trends to improve service delivery.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of the competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Competencies:

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the specialized experience requirement at this 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 .

Additional information

  • Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Moving costs may be paid.
  • Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period or a 3 year probation period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For more information on veterans' preference click here.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
  • The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
  • This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
  • PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
  • For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
  • You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12942009

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on04/28/2026 , or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

Defense Information Systems Agency

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you.

DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing "people programs" and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to www.disa.mil for more information.

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center
Phone
(317) 212-0454
Email
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil
Address
DISA - FE/Global Service Desk Division
6910 Cooper Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088
US

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