IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving costs may be paid.

Recruitment/relocation incentives may.

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) for the DISA Cyber Excepted Service at Scott AFB, IL. The role involves guiding incident resolution, leading security awareness for executives, and performing risk and vulnerability assessments to protect mission-critical systems.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, eligibility for favorable suitability review and security clearance, and completion of DoD qualification steps. Telework depends on mission needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance.
• Selective Service registration if male born after 1959.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate resolution of information security incidents as SME.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness efforts for senior leadership.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments for information systems.
• Architect and implement cybersecurity policies and defensive protocols.
• Develop programs to educate users on security policies.

Skills

Information security incidents

Cybersecurity awareness

Risk assessment

Policy implementation

Job description

Support US Cyber Command mission needs as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) in the DISA Cyber Excepted Service.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate resolution of complex, high-impact information security incidents and operational anomalies as a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead enterprise cybersecurity awareness efforts for senior leadership to align mission objectives with security principles.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments for planned and deployed information systems to identify threat vectors, operational risks, and critical protection requirements.
• Architect and implement cybersecurity policies and defensive protocols to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of mission-critical systems, networks, and data.
• Develop and implement programs that support system, network, and data users in understanding and complying with security policies and procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen (open to U.S. Citizens).
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• National security position 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.
• Under DoD 8140 policy series: complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and complete Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
• Basic requirements: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving.
• Qualifying experience for GG-12: at least one year of experience demonstrating competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
• Candidates must describe how they meet qualifying experience and/or selective placement factors within the resume.
• All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement.

Relevant Qualifications (From Basic Requirements)

• Attention to Detail: experience reviewing your own IT-related work/data and having others request reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service: experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing current IT needs, and developing or identifying IT products and services tailored to customer needs.
• Oral Communication: brief mid-level management and IT staff on status of IT systems, projects, or daily operations, including translating technical information for a non-technical audience.
• Problem Solving: identify alternatives for complex IT-related issues by gathering and applying information from multiple sources to generate potential solutions.
• Experience with architecting information security policies, conducting system compliance audits, and advising leadership on cyber risk and vulnerability mitigation strategies.

Position & Location

• Location: Scott AFB, IL (onsite)
• Agency/Command: DISA-OC / DISA Global
• Service: Cyber Excepted Service (CES), recruited under 10 USC 1599f
• Work Category: Professional Work Category; Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure
• Salary range: USD 103,225 - 141,078 per year
• Salary range includes a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) per 10 U.S.C. 1599f and DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3006.

Additional Information

• Excepted Service appointment; does not convey eligibility to convert to the Competitive Service.
• You may be required to serve a 3-year probationary period to evaluate fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
• Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• May require drug testing for designated positions; urinalysis may be required prior to appointment or placement.
• May fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs may be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.
• Position is designated Mission Essential: in local or national emergencies, incumbent will be required to report or relocate within the United States.
• Recall/call back during off-shift hours may be required 7 days a week, 24 hours a day if required by upper management.
• Covered under DoD Manual 8140 and subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements defined by the Manual.
• Veterans’ Preference applies to preference eligible candidates (CES context).

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluation is based on how well you meet the qualifications listed.
• Resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and compared against responses to the applicant questionnaire.
• Inflated qualifications or experience may lead to loss of consideration.
• Assessment questionnaire takes about 15 minutes and collects information related to: Communication, Information Systems/Network Security, Information Technology Policy and Planning, Operations Security, and Vulnerabilities Assessment.

Required Documents

• Resume: two-page maximum.
• Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire.
• SF-50: required for current and former federal employees, reflecting highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.
• Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or statement of service and related verification; service-connected disability requires a VA letter dated 1991 or later.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days plus documents identified on the checklist.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: corresponding PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: corresponding PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Application package deadline: must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 10/30/2026.

Next Steps

• After receipt of a complete application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email confirming successful submission.
• Your application package content will be used to assess qualifications and determine whether you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.