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# IT Specialist (Network/Security)

- **Company:** Federal Government
- **Location:** Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $91,870.0 - $144,102.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us17c5b5042888a25ed00a6382039b9677

## About the Role

* This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
 * Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance
 * This position is designated as a Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) cyber coded position and requires adherence to DoDM 8140.03.
 * Must meet foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to the cyber work-role and residential qualifications requirements within 12 months of assignment based on the assigned proficiency level.
 * Must acquire 20 hours of continuing education annually IAW DoDM 8140.03. Qualification requirements must be maintained if the employee remains in the cyber coded position., For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. * Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
 * Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
 * Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
 * Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

## Description

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as technical coordinator for the continuous operation of the MDA Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)., This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
As a IT Specialist (Network/Security) at the NH-2210-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

 * Serving as the technical coordinator for the continuous operation (24 hours a day/7days a week) of the MDA Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) which provides continuous monitoring of sites around the globe and of more than 11,000 unclassified and classified users.
 * Managing and monitoring Computer Network Defense performance metrics for IT contracts. Advising supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources.
 * Preparing and presenting IT briefings and participates in multi-disciplinary IT teams comprised of technical and managerial professionals.
 * Managing program requirements, objectives, and metrics; and resolving conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources.
 * Providing advice and assistance to management and colleagues on problems; conducting special studies; proposing solutions and alternatives; attending workshops, conferences; and participating in the problem solving process by analysis of the situation and making recommendations., One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:
 * Providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations on IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to a supervisor or higher-level specialist.
 * Applying the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Cybersecurity and associated concepts and standards.
 * Managing Defensive Cybersecurity Operations (DCO), such as network monitoring, intrusion detection, response, mitigation, and analysis.
 * Implementing and adhering to Department of War Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) processes., Other Notes:
This position is designated as a Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) cyber coded position and requires adherence to DoDM 8140.03.
The incumbent must meet foundational qualification requirements (Education and/or, Certification and/or specified Training) within 9 months of
assignment to the cyber work-role and residential qualifications requirements within 12 months of assignment based on the assigned proficiency
level (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced). Incumbent must acquire 20 hours of continuing education annually IAW DoDM 8140.03. Qualification
requirements must be maintained if the employee remains in the cyber coded position.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: .
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )
A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty. The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. Expand Hide additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.


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