IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking a senior IT professional to support cyber operations. The role involves overseeing operating systems security, cloud environment administration, and alignment with IT governance to meet critical mission needs at the GG-13 level.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, customer-focused IT service delivery, and effective communication with management and technical staff. Exposure to federal cybersecurity frameworks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in IT-related work, ensuring accuracy and consistency with standards.
• Maintaining relationships with customers and identifying IT products/services to meet needs.
• Briefing mid-level management and IT staff on system status and technical information.
• Identifying alternatives to address IT issues using diverse information sources.

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 - HC/Mainframe LOB-MULTIPLE AGENCIES. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

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: Experience serving as a system administrator providing oversight of operating systems, providing security and administration of cloud-based environments. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems in alignment with an organization's IT framework to meet critical business needs.

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 submitting application.

**Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**