Department of the Navy

IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine, Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Full time

IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine, Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $108592 - $156715 Per Year

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

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.

Qualifications: 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.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-26