IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

A single sentence context for this opportunity: IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Network/InfoSec) at the US Defense Information Systems Agency in Fort Meade, MD onsite, offering a salary range of $121,785 to $158,322 per year with a minimum of 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary technical authority and lead for managing customer networking needs across assigned systems and applications, ensuring effective, economical, and advanced IT networking management.
• Develops, interprets, and applies policy, processes, procedures, and strategies to deliver multi-discipline IT networking services that enable data and system integration and interoperability.
• Creates project plans, assigns and prioritizes work among network specialists, and oversees project execution and activities.
• Ensures rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies in the delivery of network services.
• Reviews technical designs and network specifications to address customer requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• National security position that may require access to classified information; requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Loss of security eligibility may result in termination.
• Per DoD 8140 policy, completing Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
• This is a drug testing position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to SCI as a condition of employment.
• Attention to Detail — experience reviewing one’s own IT work or data and reviewing others’ work to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Customer Service — experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing IT needs, and developing IT products/services to meet those needs.
• Oral Communication — ability to brief mid-level management and IT staff on status, translating technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving — skill in identifying alternatives to address complex IT issues using diverse sources.
• Qualifying Experience for GG-13: at least one year of experience demonstrating the competencies needed for immediate success, including paid or unpaid work, volunteer service, or military experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level; must be described on the resume.
• Experience in engineering IT networks to ensure secure, reliable, and interoperable capabilities OR ensuring cybersecurity compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards OR providing technical advisement to support programmatic activities.
• Applicants must describe how they meet the qualifying experience in the body of the resume; all qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date.
• No substitution of education for qualifying experience at the GG-13 level.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent

Open To

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Clarification: Open to U.S. Citizens

How to Apply

• Submit a complete application package through USAJOBS; include all required documents.
• Resume must include for each job: title, duties with detail, start and end dates, and full-time/part-time status (hours per week).
• Do not include classified information, Social Security Number, photos, or sensitive personal data; avoid encrypted or signed documents unless required.
• Include a complete Assessment Questionnaire if applicable and all other required supporting documents.
• Click Apply Online to create an account or log in, then follow prompts to complete the assessment and upload documents.

Agency Contact Information

• HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: DISA - DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE, 6910 Cooper Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088, US

Next Steps

• After submission you will receive an acknowledgement email confirming receipt.
• Your application will be reviewed to determine qualifications and potential referral to the hiring manager for interviews.
• Final steps include notification of outcomes after each stage and a suitability/security background investigation following a tentative offer.

Overview

• Accepting applications; posted this week
• Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 23, 2026
• Location: Fort Meade, MD; 1 vacancy
• Work site options: Telework eligible; Remote job: No
• Salary: $121,785 - $158,322 per year; Pay scale & grade: GG-13
• Promotion potential: None
• Work schedule: Full-time; Travel Required: Occasional travel; Appointment type: Permanent