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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Department of the Navy
Military Sealift Command

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/27/2026 to 03/05/2026
Salary
$108,019 to - $140,426 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position.
Announcement number
DE-12894255-26-BMB
Control number
859135900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will interpret, create, disseminate, and enforce cybersecurity policy.
  • You will manage the Independent Verification and Validation/Compliance Assessments.
  • You will implement and manage the Information Security Systems Management Program.
  • You will conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems.
  • You will verify that application software/networks/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is a Cybersecurity Workforce Management, Information Assurance Management (IAM) level II management position. The employee is required to meet IAM Level position requirements as defined in DoD guidance within six months of assignment.
  • In accordance with Department of Navy’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Memorandum of 8 April 2015,
  • this position is identified as a position performing Cybersecurity functions and as such is designated with the following Cybersecurity Data Element Code: 60-Securely Provision (IA Compliance-61)
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Experience with security, systems analysis, applications software, operating systems, networking services, and data management. Experience with Risk Management Framework requirements. Mastery experience of advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of IT security. Experience utilizing, or working with, a contractor support team to achieve goals and objectives. Experience interpreting guidelines, preparing and presenting reports, communicating complex technical requirements, and communicating systems development and implementation issues to decision-makers and other stakeholders. Experience with systems security principles and methods, sufficient to endure compliance with appropriate procedures such as, physical access controls, security measures, classification and safeguarding of controlled information rules.


Examples of Qualifying Experience:

  1. Attention to Detail - Identify potential critical cyber-security problems, trends and weaknesses
  2. Customer Service - Establishment of collaborative efforts amongst customers, Program Managers and other stakeholders to plan, coordinate, or provide advice on work efforts
  3. Oral Communication - Oral communication skills sufficient to interpret guidelines, prepare and present reports, communicate complex technical requirements, and communicate systems development and implementation issues to decision makers and stakeholders.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifying potential critical cyber-security problems, trends, and weaknesses and recommend specific policy changes to reduce IT security risks.


Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

IOR:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position has been designated as a Cyberspace Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role of (612) proficiency level (Intermediate) and, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to obtain and maintain qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Management Program, February 15, 2023 and supporting Department of Navy policies. This designation requires the incumbent to: 1. Obtain the foundational qualification within nine months and the residential qualification within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in DoDM 8140.03 for DCWF role of (612-Security Control Assessor Intermediate Level) proficiency level (Intermediate). For more information, please review DoDM 8140.03 and supporting DON policies. 2. Participate in continuous professional development program as described in DoDM 8140.03. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development must be documented and completed in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. Continuous professional development begins in the fiscal year after the employee has obtained both foundational and residential qualification requirements. 3. Acknowledge responsibilities in writing via command designation letter. Failure to meet a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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