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IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) with Security Clearance

Department of the NavySan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in cybersecurity and network infrastructure with the Department of the Navy, where you'll gain hands-on experience with critical defense technologies and contribute to national security. This on-site role is ideal for skilled IT professionals eager to develop expertise in network design, security, and deployment within a reputable government agency.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Posted
5 days ago

Job Description

Duties

  • You will conduct on-site and remote information systems operations as part of a team of government and contractor personnel, and perform analysis, design, development, testing, installation etc.
  • You will conduct testing and execute deployment and configuration and scripts for a variety of IT network system devices and technologies including Windows servers, firewalls, Proxy, Terminal Services, DMZ etc.
  • You will develop, test and execute scripts to configure and deploy operations monitoring, performance tracking, security policy enforcement and system auditing and logging capabilities using a variety of software (Wireshark, Nessus etc.)
  • You will execute Requests for Change (RFC), conduct operational and information security requirements analysis, design and document system and network architectures and develop, design, integrate, test and deploy IT hardware and software solutions.
  • You will identify Cyber security objectives and requirements and incorporate into acquisition and integration plans and document all project phases.
  • You will perform configurations, testing, and deployment on Cisco networking devices.
  • You will design, document and conduct activities that support the transition and/or merging of enterprise local and wide area network infrastructures and incorporate DoD initiatives including Joint Information Environment (JIE).
  • You will engage with potential vendors to discuss, develop and document technical solutions for information systems including datacenter security stacks and LAN/WAN infrastructures. 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 an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band NO-04 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Designing, configuring, testing, and/or deploying complex enterprise network solutions (e.g., Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), Cisco SD-WAN, and SolarWinds); monitoring network security systems, firewalls, and data center network designs.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.

Additional information This position is in the Science && Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Human Resource Management System pay band for Department of Defense laboratories. The pay schedule and pay band for all Administrative Specialist/Professional Positions will be NO-1/2/3/4/5/6. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Network Operations Specialist, proficiency level advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

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: . 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 below.

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