Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist (APPSW/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems AgencyMontgomery, Alabama, Denver, Colorado, Fort Meade, Maryland, Columbus, Ohio, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, San Antonio, Texas, Hill AFB, Utah, Arlington, Virginiausajobspublished 10/08/2026
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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 (HC3413).

Major duties

  • Organizes strategic plans, missions, visions, values, and goals integrated in the daily work processes of the team.
  • Communicates to the team the work assignments, projects, problems to be solved, milestones, program and/or project issues under review, and deadlines for completion. Provides advice to the team and/or individual members on work methods, practices.
  • Leads the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload among employees, adjusting, as necessary. Trains or arranges for the training of team members on the specific administrative or technical aspects of work necessary.
  • Reports on the status and progress of work assignments and projects.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR 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. AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, 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: Prepares and maintains records of team's work accomplishments, reports to supervisor on team accomplishments, progress on work assignments, and training needs. Serves as principal technical authority and lead specialist with responsibility to ensure effective, economical, and advanced technical management on customer computing requirements for assigned systems and applications as well as providing leadership and direction for subordinate employees. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level. Additional Information: 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. If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.