IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Senior IT cybersecurity specialist (network and information security) on site at Fort Meade, MD, supporting the US Cyber Command mission under the Cyber Excepted Service.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert guidance on information security policies, interpret requirements, and oversee implementation to maintain availability and integrity of enterprise systems.
• Develop project plans, assign and prioritize work for other network specialists, and supervise project execution.
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate commercial options to design prototype architectures for workstream initiatives.
• Apply WAN and LAN design concepts, utilize diagnostic tool sets and techniques, and enforce configuration management to resolve complex operational issues.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• National security position; access to classified information may be required and a favorable suitability review and security clearance are conditions of employment. Loss of security eligibility may result in termination.
• Under the DoD 8140 policy, complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualifications within 12 months.
• Designated drug testing position.
• Complete the initial Eligibility Questionnaire; resume must demonstrate relevant experience as described in the announcement.
• Attention to detail: experience reviewing your own IT work and supervising others to ensure accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Customer service: build and maintain relationships with customers, anticipate IT needs, and tailor IT products or services accordingly.
• Oral communication: brief senior management and IT staff on system status and projects, conveying technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Problem solving: identify alternatives for complex IT issues and evaluate sources to generate viable solutions.
• Qualifying experience: in addition to basic requirements, must possess qualifying experience.
• At least one year of experience demonstrating the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
• Experience guiding IT networking, policy interpretation and planning, or developing policy and strategy for multi-disciplinary networking services.
• Experience with emerging technologies, customer business processes, and resource requirements.
• Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluation based on how well qualifications are met relative to the stated requirements.
• After submitting the application, resumes and supporting documents are reviewed against responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine qualification. Misrepresentation may result in loss of consideration.
• Competencies include Security Concepts, Principles, and Practices, Project Management, Research, and Information Technology Architecture.
• Preview of the Questionnaire: View Questionnaire.
• Criminal history inquiries: selection may proceed to conditional offer without prior criminal history questions; contact the agency if improper inquiries occur.

Required Documents

• Resume: two-page maximum; guidance available at the provided federal resume resources.
• Transcripts: required if substituting education for specialized experience; submit all transcripts if applicable.
• SF-50: current or former federal employees must provide a Notification of Personnel Action reflecting highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks.
• Veterans Preference Documentation: DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or active duty statement of service with dates and campaign medals; preference verified by DD-214 upon separation.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: complete MSP Self-Certification Checklist and related documentation as applicable.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: complete Self-Certification Checklist.
• MR/NG Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: complete Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Retained Grade PPP Eligible: complete Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Application package must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 06/08/2026.
• Education must be accredited by a recognized accrediting institution; provide only accredited education for qualifications.
• Failure to provide all required information may result in ineligible rating or affect overall rating.

How to Apply

• Provide a complete Application Package including your resume and supporting documents.
• Ensure your resume includes job title, duties, start and end dates, and full- or part-time status with hours per week.
• Submit the complete assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
• Click Apply Online to create an account or sign in to your USAJOBS account, then follow prompts to finish the application process.
• Click Submit My Answers to finalize submission and verify status in USAJOBS under Application Status.
• If the application is incomplete, you may need to update and re-submit documents from your USAJOBS account.

Agency Contact Information

• HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.d