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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Fort Meade, MDFull-time$144–187K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$144–187K/yr
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The IT Cybersecurity Specialist supports DISA’s J6/C4 Enterprise Directorate and the US Cyber Command mission. The role provides technical leadership across IT subject areas, including cloud infrastructure, systems planning, communications, and architecture. It directs analysis of strategic initiatives and infrastructure changes, serves as an authoritative source on government and commercial cloud technologies, and advises agency stakeholders. The position is in the Cyber Excepted Service and is classified at the Senior Work Level.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationProblem SolvingMobile Device ManagementUnified Endpoint ManagementSecurity BaselinesConditional Access PoliciesIdentity ManagementMobile MigrationsApplication DeploymentSystem Integration

Qualifications

One Year Qualifying Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

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 J6/C4 ENTERPRISE DIRECTORATE.

Duties

  • Responsible for a broad IT subject matter area which may include information models, communications, architecture, systems planning, and long-term system development.
  • Directs extensive and comprehensive analysis to identify, define and implement strategic efforts to support the operations for both on and off premise cloud infrastructure.
  • Identifies potential risks areas for implementing changes to hardware, including the operational support model of maintaining multiple processes depending on the infrastructure.
  • Functions as a primary authoritative source of information technology techniques, knowledge, and state-of-the-art government and commercial cloud technologies, including support models that encapsulate the full lifecycle.
  • Provides highly technical advice and assistance across the agency.

Qualifications

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 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 Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, 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: Leading the enterprise design, implementation, and continuous administration of Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions (such as Microsoft Intune) across a decentralized network or Experience developing and enforcing security baselines, Conditional Access policies, and identity management frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD) to secure multi-platform endpoints (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows) in accordance with federal security standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, NIAP) or Experience Directing enterprise-wide mobile migrations, application deployment strategies, or system integration projects, including providing authoritative technical guidance to senior leadership. 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 the closing date of this announcement. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-14 grade level. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. COMPETENCIES: SYSTEM ANALYSIS CUSTOMER SERVICE You can preview the Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094835 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected] Other Information

This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment. This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service. A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Some travel may be required IAW the Joint Travel Regulations. Moving costs MAY be paid. Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here. For more information on veterans' preference, click here. For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,486 open Systems Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$144–187K/yr
  • Maryland median$92–158K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$90–145K/yr846 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $166K, is 28% above the Maryland median midpoint ($129K) — in the top quarter of Systems Analyst salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Systems Analyst jobs in Maryland and 1,486 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Systems Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,246 postings).
Education
486 of the 1,486 open Systems Analyst jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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