IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
Air Combat Command
Posted: March 27, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This entry-level IT cybersecurity role in the Navy involves using technical skills to access and analyze computer networks, exploit security weaknesses, and maintain tools for data control, primarily at the GS-09 level with some higher duties at GS-11.
It suits someone with hands-on experience in network operations and a passion for cybersecurity, ideally from military, government, or tech backgrounds who can work in a structured team environment.
The job focuses on practical tasks like identifying network devices and improving access tools, with opportunities for growth through supervised projects.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnel/Modified Direct Hiring Authority.
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.
GS 09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control, and exfiltrate data from deployed, automated technologies 2) Operate and maintain automated systems for gaining and maintaining access to target systems 3) Knowledge management, including technical documentation techniques and 4) Develop and utilize tools, techniques, and procedures to exploit a target.
GS 11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Provide input to the analysis, design, development or acquisition of capabilities used for meeting objectives 2) Facilitate interactions between internal and external partner decision makers to synchronize and integrate course of action in support of objectives 3) Provide planning support between internal and external partners and 4) Document and communicate complex technical and programmatic information.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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. Major Duties:
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