IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Scott Air Force Base seeks a senior IT professional to develop and interpret cyber plans for operating, securing, and defending a large enterprise network.

The role supports US Cyber Command, requiring communication with senior IT leadership and demonstrated problem solving, attention to detail, and customer service across complex systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
• Attention to Detail - experience reviewing IT-related work or data and ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers and assessing IT needs.
• Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on IT systems and operations.
• Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address IT-related issues and evaluating potential sources.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

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, DISA Global Field Command, Operations Division (DG32).

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
• Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
• Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions.

AND 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.

• Experience developing and interpreting cyber plans related to operating, maintaining, securing, and defending a multi-faceted enterprise network.
• Capable of integrating IT systems into current operations with required training and documentation to facilitate system management.
• 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.