IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Job in Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI

Vacancy No. DE-12755434-25-EVK Department Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Salary $100,091.00 to $130,124.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/1/2025 Close Date 7/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through Certain Competitive Service/Modified Direct Hire 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.

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will serve as an IT Specialist (Information Security) specialist in support of U.S. INDO-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) computer networks.
  • You will serve as a Cybersecurity Team member executing system authorization as defined in the National Institutes of Science and Technology and Department of Defense (DOD) guidance for the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • You will track, review, and update all systems within the Authorizing Official’s (AO) purview.
  • You will ensure the assessment and authorization process for systems or hosting environments, located in various types of computing environments and test facilities.
  • You will make risk-based recommendation to supervisor for assessments and authorizations.
  • You will manage and ensure that all information systems in the AO’s scope of responsibility are properly authorized IAW RMF and configurations management policies and practices.
  • You will support cybersecurity requirements definition by identifying controls to be put in place for the identified systems and networks.
  • You will support technical procedures and processes within the command to document the status of IT capability assessment and/or authorization, by identifying configuration information, and ensuring the appropriate configurations are applied.
  • You will conduct cybersecurity evaluations, audits, reviews, and assessments

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
  • You may be required to perform occasional travel inside the continental US (CONUS) and outside the continental US (OCONUS). Travel will be approximately 5 days per every 6 months.
  • This is a Cybersecurity Workforce position. Personnel Security designator for this position is IT Level III.
  • You must meet position requirements for certification at Level III in Cybersecurity Management within 6 months of appointment.
  • Certification requirements may be found in DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Workforce Improvement Program.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying IT security principles, methods, regulations, policies, products and services sufficient to develop specifications to ensure compliance with security requirements and performing the following:

1) Ensuring compliance with security requirements and assess organizational IT business requirements and recommending specific courses of action to management.

2) Planning the formulation process along with its missions, goals, and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.

3) Applying knowledge of systems architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods sufficient to conduct feasibility studies.

4) Applying knowledge of Risk Management Framework with a focus on Assessment and Authorization; system; testing and evaluation; and performance management methods sufficient to implement and coordinate activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities; to monitor and evaluate systems compliance with IT security requirements.

5) Assisting in developing and evaluating program documentation to include: mission needs statements, operational requirements documents and support plans, specifications, and proposals.

6) Providing input for information security, providing advice and assistance on complex, technical, controversial, and precedent setting matters to improve the IT security/IA Awareness program.

7) Applying findings of assessments to mitigate IT security risks through the implementation of corrective actions.

8) Effectively communicating in orally and in writing communication to prepare, influence and present briefings to senior management officials on complex and controversial IT issues and to explain complicated technical requirements.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Kenneth.h.ishimatsu.civ@us.navy.mil using the following subject line: J62 INFOSEC Position #263069.

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Kenneth Ishimatsu
Address
HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND
HQ US Pacific Command
Honolulu, HI 96701
US

Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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