IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

IT Specialist (Network/InfoSec) role with the U.S. Defense Health Agency, onsite in San Antonio, TX.

Overview

• Salary: USD 75,776 - 98,514 per year
• Location: San Antonio, TX (onsite)
• Status: Accepting applications
• Posted: This week
• Apply by: 11:59 p.m. ET on June 10, 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• Note: No matching locations

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, assesses, and provides user access to the Local Area Network (LAN) / Wireless LAN (WLAN) via addition of hardware or reconfiguring existing hardware.
• Initiates actions to optimize LAN/WLAN performance through system fine tuning and hardware/software enhancements.
• Develops requirements to facilitate end user LAN/WLAN interfaces with medical systems and applications.
• Collaborates with staff, System Administrators, MTF Network Staff, and Cyber Security personnel to ensure the security of systems, networks, and devices in the DHAs LAN/WLAN Accreditation.
• Conducts periodic network scanning to identify compliant and non-compliant systems on the network.
• Provides reports to higher echelons, Cyber Security, and the MTFs.
• Develops, procures, and deploys new network technologies in support of LAN/WLAN hardware and software life cycle management.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Employee may be required to travel by commercial air up to 10% of the time.
• This position requires access to classified information. Incumbent will be required to complete a Standard Form (SF) 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA).
• In addition to the Information Assurance baseline certification, selectee must obtain appropriate Computing Environment (CE) certification for operating system or security related tools/devices supported.
• Alternate work schedule is not authorized. Overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends in support of related mission requirements.
• This is an Information Assurance Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for certification at Level II in Information Assurance Technical (IAT-II) within 6 months or less of entrance on duty.
• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package.

This job is open to

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