IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Network/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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA HC/Operations Support Office.
- Applies expert technical knowledge and skill to include enterprise and local network architecture, infrastructure, and standards; wide area network and local area network design concepts, principles and processes
- In a team environment, plans and coordinates systems design, acquisition, testing, installation and support.
- Configures front-end processors, hubs, switches, and routers; monitors network performance; analyzes network traffic patterns; and installs network software fixes and upgrades.
- Diagnoses and resolves network problems.
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.
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
- This is a Mission Essential Position
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must 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.
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:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience. To qualify based on your experience, 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:
Demonstrating technical operational management experience with one or more of Cisco NX, ACI, or SD-WAN, F5, Palo Alto, Juniper, VMWare, Ansible, technologies and services, along with management experience with Azure or AWS services specifically, two or more of cloud networking, connectivity, traffic management, network security, monitoring and management key components.
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 the announcement.
**Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**
Locality Pay Rates:
Arlington, VA: $121,785 - $158,322
Chambersburg, PA: $121,785 - $158,322
Columbus, OH: $111,065 - $144,386
Denver, CO: $118,675 - $154,280
Fort Meade, MD: $121,785 - $158,322
Mechanicsburg, PA: $108,592 - $141,171
Montgomery, AL: $106,437 - $138,370
Ogden, UT: $106,437 - $138,370
Oklahoma City, OK: $106,437 - $138,370
San Antonio, TX: $108,001 - $140,403
Education
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.
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.
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.