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IT Specialist (NETWORK/CUSTSPT)

Department of Defense
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Summary

This incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing innovative IT systems and processes that enable e-business within and between DARPA, other government agencies, and DARPA performers. This includes providing and managing the unclassified, classified, multilevel security, and guest information systems architecture and associated assets.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/27/2026 to 05/11/2026
Salary
$121,785 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington, VA
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
No
Appointment type
Term - 2 Years-May be extended or converted to a permanent appointment without further competition.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DARPA-26-12934093-DH
Control number
866773700

Duties

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As a IT Specialist (NETWORK/CUSTSPT) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Directs the monitoring and management of DARPA's unclassified and classified network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wireless), ensuring optimal performance, and availability.
  • Guides the network operations team in troubleshooting and resolving complex network outages and performance degradations, acting as the final authority on major incident response.
  • Directs the development and maintenance of a comprehensive IT knowledge base and service catalog to improve first-call resolution rates and enhance user self-service capabilities.
  • Acts as the principal advisor to the DARPA CIO, Deputy Director and Chief of Operations on the security posture of the IT support and network infrastructure, managing plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms) for all identified vulnerabilities.
  • Directs the strategic management and operational optimization of the agency's Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) architecture, ensuring secure, resilient, and application-aware connectivity between headquarters, and all remote sites.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Fulltime
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Occasional Travel
  • This is a drug tested designated position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-2210-13 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS -12) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector). Experience managing network operations, Directing and overseeing the designing, optimization and troubleshooting of complete network infrastructures, Overseeing enterprise IT service management operations, Integrating risk management framework processes and enforcing cybersecurity compliance standards. .

You may qualify at the GS-2210-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS -13) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector). Experience managing network operations, Directing and overseeing the designing, optimization and troubleshooting of complete network infrastructures, Overseeing enterprise IT service management operations, Integrating risk management framework processes and enforcing cybersecurity compliance standards.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the DoD basic qualifications requirements. See:https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-2210.pdf for DoD qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS section of this announcement by the close of this announcement.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a separately organized agency within the Department of Defense (DoD) under a Director, appointed by the Secretary of Defense. The Agency engages in advanced basic and applied research and development projects essential to DoD, and conducts prototype projects that embody technology that may be incorporated into joint programs, programs in support of deployed US forces, or selected Military Department programs. In this regard, the Agency arranges for, manages and directs the performance of work connected with assigned advanced projects by the Military Departments, other government agencies, individuals, private business entities, and educational or research institutions, as appropriate; recommends through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) to the Secretary of Defense assignment of advanced projects to the agency; keeps the USD(R&E), the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OJCS), the Military Departments, and other DoD agencies informed on significant new developments and technological advances within assigned projects; and other such functions as the Secretary of Defense or USD(R&E) may assign.

Agency contact information

ERIC CORREIRA
Phone
(614) 692-8700
Email
ERIC.CORREIRA@DLA.MIL
Address
DARPA
675 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203
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