IT Specialist

U.S. Naval Intelligence Activity is hiring an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GG-13 level to help protect cyber environments at the Hopper Global Communications Center in Suitland, MD
. This National (MD) onsite role supports the planning, deployment, and continuous improvement of cyber protective tools and security solutions, with a federal benefits package available based on position type and appointment status.

Salary: USD 132, per year
Location: National, MD (onsite)
Experience: 1+ years
Security: Top Secret clearance and SCI access required

• Install, configure, administer, maintain, and tune a multitude of cyber protective tools
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• Create content and correlate events to mine data for overlooked attack vectors and unknown vulnerabilities using custom scripts or GUI interfaces.
• Perform digital forensics to identify security and/or policy violations.
• Support project management by coordinating with other departments and external companies to shepherd procurement.
• Handle the full lifecycle for new or replacement cyber security solutions, including planning, design/development, integration/testing, installation, and documentation
  .

• Must be a US Citizen
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• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
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• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
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• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; the position is subject to random testing
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• Acknowledge in writing acceptance of an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service), which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
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• This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position; obtain and maintain the credentials described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 511 level 02 within 12 months of appointment.
• Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS may be required, including remote or isolated sites; ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods is required.
• A 2-year DCIPS trial period may be required.
• This position may be subject to polygraph examination
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• Shift work may or may not be required, including 24-hour/7-day operations with rotating shifts from 9 to 13 hours
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• You will be evaluated on how well you meet the qualifications above.
• Assessment focus areas include:
  Information Technology Forensics Operations
  , Information Technology Specifications Analysis
  , Information Technology System Design
  , Operating Systems
  , System Administration
  , and Technical Documentation Development
  .
• The recruitment will use USA Hire and Structured Interview
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• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving

• Plans, acquires, installs, and maintains complex IT systems across varied platforms, ensuring interoperability, optimizing data transfers, and managing the data lifecycle (storage, transmission, quality assurance) to meet operational requirements.
• Oversees security architecture, cloud security, Dev Sec Ops , and OS/Network administration; assesses vulnerabilities, reviews risk assessments, and ensures compliance with certification and accreditation standards; conducts digital forensics across devices and memory storage.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex hardware, software, and network issues; advises users; conducts interviews to define technical requirements; provides ongoing guidance to resolve processing problems.
• Evaluates and recommends new IT commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products and methodologies; interprets IT policies; implements scripting and automation to enhance system operations and capabilities.

• A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time
  , part-time
  , or intermittent
  .

• This job is open to the public and U.S. Citizens, Nationals
  , or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Clarification from the agency: includes DoD Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Preference Eligibles, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligibles, and all U.S. Citizens.
• Recruitment incentives may be…