It Specialist (Infosec)
- Location:
- North Carolina, Cherry Point
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 19/11/2025
- End Date:
- 26/11/2025
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS Land & base management Military spouses Special authorities Veterans
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
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Job summary
You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the INFORMATION ASSURANCE DIVISION of FLTREADCEN EAST.
Major duties
You will develop, implement, and execute Information Assurance (IA) policies, processes, and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility. You will promote IA educational materials and programs. You will gather, analyze, and preserve evidence of information system misuse or crimes. You will analyze IA security events to determine impacts and/or required corrective actions.
Qualification
FOR THE GS-7 LEVEL Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1( Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, including basic configuration, user account management, and system troubleshooting; 2) Ability to apply basic cybersecurity practices, including patch management, user access controls, and adherence to system security policies; 3) Skill in using command-line tools and basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate routine administrative tasks; 4) Knowledge of fundamental networking concepts such as IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and subnetting; 5) Ability to install, configure, and manage local and networked printers, including driver installation, print queue management, and basic troubleshooting. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. FOR THE GS-5 LEVEL Your resume must demonstrate 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to 1) Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2) Plan and organize work; and 3) Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 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.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-07 Level: Successful completion of 1 full year (18 hours) of graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution; or Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (see job opportunity announcement for additional information) from an accredited or pre-accredited institution, and my education has equipped me with the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position as described in the job opportunity announcement A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Evaluations
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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.