IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) (Cybersecurity)

Location: Onsite duty locations in Montgomery, AL; Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Fort Meade, MD; Columbus, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Chambersburg, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA; San Antonio, TX; Ogden, UT; or Alexandria, VA. Telework is situational only; remote work is not available.

Salary: $121,785–$158,322 per year, determined by duty location and locality pay.

Company

hirify.global supports U.S. defense information systems and the mission of U.S. Cyber Command.

What you will do

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, software, and essential IT infrastructure.
• Manage data security, daily backups, recovery systems, and system availability.
• Monitor system health and performance, take corrective action, and coordinate hardware and software upgrades with internal teams and vendors.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud resources and services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Administer cloud-based services for scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage technology-vendor relationships and identify updated IT solutions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance; Secret, Top Secret, SCI, and a polygraph may be required. The position is Special-Sensitive/High Risk and requires a favorable suitability review.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level demonstrating the competencies required for immediate success at GG-13.
• Qualifying experience administering operating systems, overseeing system administration, and providing security and administration of cloud-based environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems within an organization's IT framework to meet critical business needs.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving in IT work.
• Resume must describe the qualifying experience and selective placement factors; all qualifications must be met within 30 days after application.
• Combination of education and experience cannot substitute for qualifying experience at GG-13. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved credential-evaluation service if used.
• Selective Service registration or exemption is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Drug testing, shift work, rotating shifts, and 24/7 recall or on-call duty may be required.
• May be required to meet DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualifications and to report to or relocate to another U.S. duty location during an emergency.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position in the Cyber Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f; it does not provide eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service.
• Situational telework may be authorized based on mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Federal employment benefits are available, with eligibility depending on the appointment.
• Relocation expenses, recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized under applicable policy.
• A three-year trial or probationary period may apply.
• Occasional travel may be required; the position may be designated mission-essential or a key position.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete application package through USAJOBS by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2027.
• Include a resume of no more than two pages, a completed eligibility or assessment questionnaire, and applicable supporting documents such as transcripts, SF-50, veterans' preference documentation, or military preference checklists.
• The resume must include each job title, detailed duties, start and end month/year, and full-time or part-time status with hours per week. Complete the questionnaire, upload the documents, and select “Submit My Answers.”