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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$108,592 - $156,715

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading cybersecurity efforts for the Navy, ensuring IT systems stay secure and follow government rules, while mentoring others and developing strategies to test and monitor for risks.

It's a senior role focused on protecting sensitive information in a military setting.

A good fit would be someone with years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, strong leadership skills, and a knack for solving complex technical problems while communicating clearly with teams.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, coordinating cybersecurity operations for compliance with IT policies
  • Expertise in Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) and roles as Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
  • Strong skills in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Ability to lead enterprise-level cybersecurity programs, mentor junior staff, and develop long-term test and evaluation strategies
  • Experience providing expert advice on IT security technologies, reviewing proposals, and resolving complex security issues
  • Proficiency in continuous monitoring of IT systems, promoting security awareness, and interpreting higher-level policy directives

Full Job Description

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the CYBER IT & SYSTEMS OPERATIONS DEPT of NAVSEALOGCENKYPTDIVNUWC MECH PA.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector coordinating cybersecurity operations to ensure compliance with established information technology policies and procedures for an organization.

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 be responsible for leading and providing enterprise level Cybersecurity (CS) programs and products.
  • You will be responsible for the NAVY Risk Management Framework (RMF) Roles and Responsibilities of an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and be a backup to the project lead in a working capital fund organization.
  • You will provide expert advice on the implementation of supporting technologies, including interpretation and review of proposals, plans, and specifications for applicable projects and programs.
  • You will mentor junior level employees on RMF processes and analyzing cybersecurity risk.
  • You will be responsible for the development of long-term Cyber Test and Evaluation strategy, test plans and procedures.
  • You will maintain oversight over IT systems and applications, including the monitoring for security, system, or architecture changes that could impact the CS risk posture and accreditation status.
  • You will execute and conduct continuous monitoring for all defense business applications in your purview.
  • You will promote IT security awareness information to the end user community by encouraging and validating that applicable training and notifications are completed/read.
  • You will be responsible for advising and resolving complex security issues, establishing, interpreting, and implementing the requirements of higher-level policy directives and executive orders concerning infrastructure protection.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12912774-26-BDM