IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Defense Information Systems Agency; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency in Hawaii seeks a Senior IT Specialist (GG-13) to lead incident response, develop COPs, and design real-time architectures for national defense networks. The role requires expert problem solving, customer-focused IT service delivery, and strong communication with management and technical staff.

The selected candidate will ensure cybersecurity policy compliance, support large-scale enterprise networks, and contribute to mission-critical operations within the

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in IT-related work and data review for accuracy and consistency.
• Experience maintaining customer relationships and identifying IT products/services to meet needs.
• Ability to brief mid-level management and IT staff on system status and operations.
• Skill in identifying alternatives to address complex IT issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for incident response and direct real-time diagnostic/triage during outages.
• Develop a Common Operating Picture (COP) for health and use advanced monitoring tools.
• Design and configure architectures for real-time operations or military exercises.
• Ensure rigorous application of cybersecurity policies and principles in delivering network services.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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 PAC/PC41.

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

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-13, 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: An IT Specialist managing large-scale, complex enterprise networks (LAN/WAN). This experience must include:

• 1) serving as a technical lead for incident response, directing real-time diagnostic and triage activities during major outages;
• 2) developing a Common Operating Picture (COP) for health and using advanced tools for proactive monitoring;
• 3) designing and configuring architectures for real-time operations or military exercises;
• 4) ensuring the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies and principles in the delivery of network services.

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.