IT Cybersecurity Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Alabama; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) invites applications for a Senior IT role under the Cyber Excepted Service to support US Cyber Command. The position is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure, located in DISA J9 - Infrastructure Engineering and Deployment Branch.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of IT-related experience and demonstrated skills in network design, multi-cloud architectures, and working with Juniper,

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of IT-related experience.
• Experience with network design and multi-cloud architectures.
• Experience with Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto routers/switches/firewalls, F5 load balancers, and Infoblox DNS.
• Meet qualifications within 30 days after closing date.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

Palo Alto

F5 Load Balancers

Infoblox DNS

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 J9 - Infrastructure Engineering and Deployment Branch. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

and at least 1 year of qualifying experience.

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: .

Experience with with network design, implementing, and maintaining of multi-cloud architectures; analysis, operation, test, evaluation, and maintenance of a wide range of vendor technologies to include but not limited to Juniper, Cisco, and Palo-Alto Routers/Switches/Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, and DNS with Infoblox.

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.