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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

US Naval Sea Systems Command Maryland

Maryland

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$122k - $187k/yr Full time Configuration Baselines Endpoint Security Engineer

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Job Description

The US Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to support the architectural integrity, operational health, and cybersecurity posture of its endpoint ecosystem. This role focuses on end-to-end endpoint management, hardened image engineering, DISA STIG baseline enforcement, and senior-level troubleshooting for complex patching and deployment issues in a critical environment.

Location and employment details

Location: Maryland (onsite)
Telework eligible: Yes, ad-hoc or situational telework at the discretion of management
Remote: No
Travel: Occasional travel; travel to CONUS and OCONUS may be required and may include remote or isolated sites
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-time
Security clearance: Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk: Critical-Sensitive (CS) / High Risk
Background check type: Suitability/Fitness
Drug test: Yes (pre-employment drug test required, including marijuana)
Pay scale & grade: NT 5
Salary: USD 121,785 - 187,093 per year
Promotion potential: None
Job series: 2210 Information Technology Management
Supervisory status: No
Federal service type: Competitive Service
Union: No
Financial disclosure required: No
Minimum experience: 1 year

Core responsibilities

Own the architectural integrity, operational health, and cybersecurity posture of the command’s endpoint ecosystem
Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of the MECM hierarchy including Primary Sites, Distribution Points, and Management Points
Manage integrated roles such as WSUS, SQL Server, and the Recast Application Server
Monitor, troubleshoot, and install server components; perform SQL back-end performance tuning; execute seamless version upgrades
Engineer and sustain hardened Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 “Gold Images”
Orchestrate enterprise deployment of Microsoft “Patch Tuesday” updates and third-party security patches
Implement and enforce mandatory security baselines using DISA STIGs, including developing and deploying Configuration Baselines
Architect granular hardware and software inventory reports to support data-driven decision-making
Provide Tier 3 (senior-level) technical support to the user community for complex issues involving patches, software deployments, and operating systems

Required qualifications

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 must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure may result in withdrawal of the job offer or removal
As a Cyberspace Workforce position (work role code Sys Admin, proficiency level advanced), incumbents must obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; random testing may follow after the pre-employment drug test
Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 (GS-11/12 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent private or public sector experience

How you will be evaluated

Evaluation will be based on how well the information provided meets the qualifications listed above.

Technologies

MECM, Primary Sites, Distribution Points, Management Points
WSUS
SQL Server
Recast Application Server
Windows 11
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025
DISA STIGs
Microsoft Patch Tuesday
Configuration Baselines

Additional information

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14
Covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Several vacancies may be filled
Tentative offer may be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to scheduled appointments
Federal annuitant selection is subject to Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy
Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority
Successful completion of pre-employment requirements and maintaining required qualifications and clearance are required

Application and next steps

Required document: complete resume (no more than 2 pages; illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered)
Submit resumes/application packages to: Carderock - IT Specialist (Code 10411 NT-2210-05)
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
Resumes must be received no later than the close date of the flyer.
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager; interviews may be conducted

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