IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Custspt/Infosec)
Defense Information Systems AgencySummary
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 - Global Service Desk Division- DISA - IT6 / Global Service Desk Division.
- Duties may vary based on organization and work role of the position selected for but may include the following:
- Serves as a technical analyst and primary customer liaison.
- Resolves problems involving integration or configuration issues of a wide variety of applications and desktop configurations.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to include troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving customer application problems.
- Researches, evaluates, and provides feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support requirements.
- Reviews, validates, and standardizes problem resolutions for inclusion in the problem resolution database.
- Applies information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of customer services.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- 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.
- Drug testing may be required. 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.
- Shift work may be required.
- Recall/On Call 24/7 may be required.
- Rotating shifts may be required.
- Incumbent will be required to complete Foundational and/or Residential Qualification requirements and any future Cybersecurity Workforce qualification/credentialing requirements as defined by the DoD 8140 policy.
- Position is designated as Mission Essential and incumbent may be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain the required security clearance level (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI with Yankee White eligibility (depending on specific positions filled).
- Salary to be determined based on duty location after selection.
- The Full Performance Level (FPL) may be GG-09, GG-11, or GG-12 and is determined based on the position being filled. Management has the discretion to select candidates at grade levels below the FPL and promotions are not guaranteed.
- Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized for Ford Island/Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This rate is subject to change without notice.
- This position may require polygraph examination depending on the position selected for. Notification of polygraph requirement if required will be given at time of offer.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Applicants must possess either education, as described below, or have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
GG-07, GG-09, and GG-11 Basic Requirements:
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
OR
Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague.
Customer Service - experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs
Oral Communication - experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience
Problem Solving - identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions.
AND
For the GG-07 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience communicating with customers about available services and providing products or services to address needs.
For the GG-09 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience assisting, troubleshooting, documenting customer inquiries, and providing technical advice and assistance to customers.
For the GG-11 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience troubleshooting computer problems in a manner that minimizes interruptions.
For the GG12, applicants must possess the experience described below:
GG-12 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
AND
Qualifying Experience:
To qualify, 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 the GG-12 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience resolving customer problems with system integration, research, evaluation of configuration issues with applications and/or desktop configurations.
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.
Education
GG-07 (2-grade interval) Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) at the bachelor's level in computer science, engineering, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
GG-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a dree in an IT-related discipline, Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
GG-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in an IT-related discipline may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement. . If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-12 grade level. Qualification must be based on qualifying experience.
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
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Applicant lists will be pulled and referred to Hiring Managers at designated intervals after the opening date:
- Cut-off 1: October 27, 2026 (7 Days)
- Cut-off 2: November 3, 2026 (14 Days)
- Cut-off 3: November 19, 2026 (30 Days)
- Cut-off 4: December 19, 2026 (60 Days)
- Cut-off 5: January 18, 2027 (90 Days)
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.