IT Specialist (Network Services) at INSCOM, 706th Military Intelligence Group, Installation and Logistics Office — Applications Closed

Job Description

The US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), 706th Military Intelligence Cluster, Installation and Logistics Office at Fort Gordon, Georgia, is hiring an IT Specialist (Network Services).

This GG-13 role serves as a Network Systems Engineer and Main Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian within the Network Operations Division at the National Security Agency/Central Security Offerings – Georgia (NSAG).

You’ll assist the design, installation, and maintenance of network/telecommunications systems for a diverse customer place at NSAG and remote sites worldwide.

Perform in this role includes IT/communications planning, analysis, design, development, testing, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, monitoring, and management of network systems for secure information transmission. As the Primary COMSEC Custodian.. You’ll be responsible for the receipt.. Transfer.. Accountability.. Safeguarding..

And destruction of all COMSEC material assigned to the NSAG COMSEC account.. And assist the lead COMSEC custodian with oversight of Regional Capabilities Center Southeast (RCC-SE) day-to-day operations. This is a full-time, permanent post with situational telework eligibility.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $132,751 - $172,578 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for this GG-13 IT Specialist (Network Services) role, you must gather one of the employment authority categories listed in the Who May Put in section and possess specialized know-how equivalent to the GG/GS-12 level. Your resume must evidently show this background.

• Who May Register: 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating, 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans, 5-Point Veterans' Preference, Present Army DCIPS Employee, Existing Department of Army Civilian Employees, Present DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army), Existing DoD DCIPS Employee (non-Army), DCIPS Interchange Agreement, Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability (more than 10%, less than 30%), Non-DoD Transfer, Prior Federal Se…
• Specialized Expertise: At least one year of know-how at the GG/GS-12 level or equivalent that involves: providing routine sustainment, management, troubleshooting, and monitoring of encryption devices supporting telecommunications circuits or networks. Executing deployments, upgrades, management, monitoring, and decommissioning of encryption devices; performing sustainment and optimization of Nearby/Broad Sphere Netw…
• IT-related experience must demonstrate each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Solution, Oral Communication, and Obstacle Solving (as defined in the announcement).
• Background can be paid or unpaid, covering volunteer work through National Offering programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
• Education isn’t a substitute for expertise at this grade level; but, if qualifying set on education, transcripts are required.
• Must be capable to obtain and uphold a Top Secret security clearance based on a single-scope background investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented data (SCI).
• Must successfully pass a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) pre-appointment and periodically.
• Must pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must be willing to undergo a suitability or fitness determination via a wrapped up background investigation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cater to as a Network Systems Engineer and Leading Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian within the Network Operations Division at NSAG.
• Support design, installation, and maintenance of network/telecommunications systems for NSAG and remote sites worldwide.
• Perform IT/communications planning, analysis, design, development, testing, configuration, installation, rollout, integration, maintenance, monitoring, and management of network systems for safe details transmission.
• As Principal COMSEC Custodian, get, transfer, account for, safeguard, and destroy all COMSEC material assigned to the NSAG COMSEC account.
• Assist the NSAG lead COMSEC custodian with oversight of all Regional Capabilities Center Southeast (RCC-SE) everyday operations.
• Supply routine sustainment, management, troubleshooting, and monitoring of encryption devices supporting telecommunications circuits or networks.
• Execute deployments, upgrades, management, monitoring, and decommissioning of encryption devices within the domain of responsibility.
• Perform sustainment and optimization of LAN/WAN, Figures Center Networks, routers, switches, encryption devices, and telecommunication equipment.

Conditions & Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) pre-appointment and periodically.
• Must be fit to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Perform Temporary Task (TDY) travel to worldwide locations up to 15% of the time.
• May be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations.
• Shift operate may be required.
• This role is in the Excepted Service under DCIPS.

Benefits

• Finalize benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid exit.
• Eligibility for gains depends on post kind (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
• Access to the Federal Employees Health Upsides (FEHB) scheme.
• Thrift Savings Strategy (TSP) comparable to a 401(k).
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Life insurance alternatives.
• Paid holidays, annual depart, and sick exit.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your submission will be evaluated based on your resume, responses to the online questionnaire, and results of online assessments (USA Hire).
2. You’ll be assessed on competencies including Accountability, Attention to Element, User Solution, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Expertise, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork.
3. Overstating qualifications or cheating on assessments may outcome in removal from consideration.
4. If you’re determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your submission will obtain no further consideration.
5. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager under merit promotion procedures.

Required Documents

• Resume: Must be two pages or less and aid the specialized know-how described. Cover employer label, post title, kick off/close dates (month/year), hours per week, and a description of responsibilities. Use clear language; prevent acronyms.
• Proof of Eligibility: Documents proving you encounter one of the employment authorities listed in Who May Apply (e.g., SF-50 for present federal employees, DD-214 for veterans, etc.). Observe the Proof of Eligibility document for details.
• Most latest Performance Appraisal (if relevant).
• Cover Letter (optional).
• Transcripts: If relying on education to meet qualifications, give transcripts from accredited institutions.
• Don’t contain classified info in your submission package. Doing so will effect in disqualification and notification to your Security Office.

How to Apply

1. Review the full announcement and instructions before starting your submission.
2. Go to the official submission portal and with your the authorized submission portal/Login.gov account.
3. Unseal the announcement and click the Put in Online button.
4. Answer the questions in the submission and attach all called for supporting documentation.
5. Ensure your resume is two pages or less and plainly describes your specialized experience.

Additional Information

• This role is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), an excepted offering system.
• Veterans' Preference puts in as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., under DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005.
• The closing date for submissions is 07/21/2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
• If you’ve questions, contact the Army Candidate Assist Desk via the website listed in the announcement.
• Don’t mail applications; the address supplied is for correspondence only.
• Your submission package will be applied to determine eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking.
• If you’re selected, you’ll be needed to wrap up a background investigation and gather all conditions of employment.
• Situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis; this isn’t a full-time telework role.

About Company

The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) is a major Army command responsible for providing intelligence, security, and information operations support to the Army and national decision-makers.

INSCOM operates globally, with units like the 706th Military Intelligence Set stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia, supporting the National Security Agency's Georgia mission. This role is within the Installation and Logistics Office, which ensures the operational readiness of the cluster's facilities and IT infrastructure.

For candidates, this role presents a shot to function in a high-stakes, protected environment supporting national security objectives, with the stability and advantages of federal employment.