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IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$89,508 - $116,362

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an IT security specialist for the Navy, focusing on monitoring and protecting computer systems from cyber threats throughout their lifecycle.

You'll conduct audits, ensure compliance with security rules, and provide advice on risks for defense-related applications.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in cybersecurity who pays close attention to details and enjoys solving technical problems in a team setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in analyzing IT cybersecurity operations for compliance with security policies
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Knowledge of enforcing and developing information security policies
  • Proficiency in using cybersecurity tools like Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions (ACAS) or DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
  • Strong skills in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Ability to oversee security posture for systems, including continuous monitoring, audits, and controls testing
  • Experience in providing technical recommendations for risk and vulnerability assessments in defense systems

Full Job Description

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the CYBER IT & SYSTEMS OPEREATIONS DEPT of NAVSEALOGCENKYPTDIVNUWC MECH PA located in Mayport, FL.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyzing Information Technology cybersecurity operations to ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures for an organization.

Examples may include applying experience with the Risk Management Framework, enforcing and developing information security policies, or utilizing cybersecurity tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions (ACAS) or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).In addition, your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

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/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. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) who is responsible for the oversight of the security posture for one or more system(s) through the entire system lifecycle.
  • You will provide continuous monitoring through scheduled audits, controls testing, and audit reviews and escalate issues as needed.
  • You will oversee the implementation of information technology security controls and security authorization documents and ensure the system is compliant with mandated security policies and requirements.
  • You will provide technical recommendations for all Risk Assessments and Vulnerability Assessments conducted for a variety of Defense Business Systems or applications.
  • You will assess, validate, and maintain regulatory requirements ensuring the application or command configuration control process is implemented to support the reviewing changes for security implications and security applications.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12929496-26-BDM