Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Operating Systems)

Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Operating Systems) with US Joint Activities is based at Fort Meade, MD, with a salary range of USD 131,841 - 180,186 per year.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing analyses of the design and operation of USCYBERCOM, CNMF, and Hunt Forward Operations cyber systems.
• Collaborates with Hunt Forward Operations teams to execute cyber incident response activities and optimize the use of IT infrastructure assets.
• Member of a Cyber Incident Response Team, delivering capability and infrastructure planning, real-time operational support, and technical guidance.
• Monitors external data sources such as cyber defense vendor sites, CERTs, and Security Focus to stay current on threat conditions.
• Applies IT expertise to assemble complex HFO architecture (servers, networks, and workstations) into transportable kits for deployment at forward operating locations worldwide.
• Aids in evaluating the impact of implementing and maintaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure.
• Coordinates with Cyber Defense Analysts to update rules and signatures for intrusion detection/protection systems, antivirus, and content blacklists used by specialized cyber defense applications.
• Contributes significantly across design, development, testing, integration, deployment, and post-implementation evaluation of new cybersecurity capabilities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a three year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements described in DoDI 1400.25 V3005, Cyber Excepted Service, Employment and Placement.
• Must undergo and successfully complete an initial and periodic Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly) examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI).
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI Security clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, this position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
• May be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
• 1 year specialized experience described below (see Qualifications for details).
• The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid) demonstrating each of the four competencies.

Open To

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans: Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Additional Information

• If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 3 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Incumbent or selectee must satisfactorily complete DoD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program requirements dated 15 February 2023.
• Selection is subject to restrictions from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If retired from federal service and seeking reemployment as a reemployed annuitant, see related guidance.
• This is a Cyber Term position with potential conversion to permanent status after three years of continuous service; up to five years total for term extensions.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• PCS allowances may be authorized; relocation incentives may be offered for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire and advanced leave accrual incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• This position has DCWF Primary work role code 531, Secondary 521, Tertiary 631.

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents as specified; the application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 07/07/2026 to receive consideration.