INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) at MARITIME OPERATIONS CENTER — Applications Closed

Job Description

The Maritime Operations Center (MOC) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is hiring an Information Technology Specialist (SYSADMIN) at the GS-12 grade. In this role, you’ll give refined administration and aid for servers and systems supporting the Arsenal Mission Package (AMP).

Your operate will cover system configuration, records management, visitor training, and troubleshooting across Windows, Linux, and virtual environments. You’ll carry out security hardening measures following DoN Cybersecurity conditions (e.g., DISA STIGs, CNSSI 1253) and Intelligence Community Directives.

This role is full-time, permanent, and not eligible for telework. It’s ideal for experienced Linux system administrators who wish to apply their competencies in a mission-critical Navy environment.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $101,091 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for this GS-12 role, your resume must reveal at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal offering or equivalent in the personal/public sector.

This experience must contain hands-on administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux working systems (such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux), rolling out security hardening (e.g., DISA STIGs), resolving involved server concerns, and developing technical documentation.

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or settle band in the Federal solution or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise in the administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux running systems (such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
• Experience implementing system security hardening and compliance measures (e.g., DISA STIGs).
• Know-how resolving complicated server-level problems.
• Background developing technical documentation for system operations.
• Ability in Attention to Detail: making sure rigorous submission of information security/information assurance policies in systems administration solutions.
• Competence in Buyer Service: providing technical advisement on design, integration, troubleshooting, and repair of various technologies.
• Expertise in Oral Communication: handing over training on IT matters related to Linux systems.
• Ability in Issue Solving: resolving hardware/software interface and interoperability issues.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supply cutting administration and back for servers and systems supporting the Arsenal Mission Package (AMP), such as system configuration, data management, customer training, and troubleshooting.
• Administer and uphold a diverse range of working systems, covering Windows, Linux, virtual environments, and associated hardware.
• Assist requests set on priority, modifying or updating AMP components as needed, and offer pro technical advisement on design, integration, troubleshooting, and repair for AMP and related technologies.
• Actively participate in and/or lead IT projects focused on system upgrades, migrations, and implementations, along with automation of routine duties through scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Put in place and keep up security hardening measures within the AMP and Linux environments, adhering to DoN Cybersecurity needs (e.g., DISA STIGs, CNSSI 1253) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
• Supervise the efficient completion and adherence to periodic Information Assurance (IA) jobs such as password adjusts on network devices.
• Collaborate with AMP system engineers, relevant scheme offices, Fleet operators, and other IT sections to grasp AMP IT conditions and give timely and productive aid.

Conditions & Requirements

• Must be determined appropriate for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit cover plan.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Time-in-grade needs must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Offering.
• MSP/PPP you must currently keep the needed security clearance.
• This role may need travel from standard task station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• This is a Mission Necessary post; you’ll be called for to make sure institution or facility continuity of operations.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position (System Admin, Intermediate level); incumbent must obtain and uphold qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Benefits

• A profession with the U.S. Public sector offers employees with a finalize gains package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a variety of upsides designed to form your federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for advantages depends on the category of role you hold and whether your post is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the precise gains offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your resume will be reviewed to guarantee you gather the hiring eligibility and qualification conditions.
2. You’ll be rated located on the information provided in your resume and submission package, along with supporting documentation, to determine your aptitude to demonstrate competencies such as Accountability, Attention to Element, User Solution, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Pressure Tolerance…
3. This recruitment will employ the following technical assessment utilities: USA Recruit, Structured Resume Review, Structured Meeting.
4. The USA Take on Assessments involve a trim score based on the minimum level of needed proficiency in critical general competencies. You must encounter or exceed the cut score to be considered.
5. You should set any related performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the picking workflow.
6. If selected, you may require to supply supporting documentation.
7. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade needs must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Required Documents

• A wrap up resume is called for. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes won’t be considered.
• Your resume must display applicable expertise, role title, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Cover employer's title, beginning and close dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if less than complete time, settle scheme, series, and grade level for related federal know-how.
• For promotion consideration (GS positions), offer SF-50(s) showing you’ve held the next lower GS grade for at least one year. Send in an SF-50 dated more than one year ago to evidently reveal time-in-grade.
• If claiming membership in skilled organizations, license, certification, or credentials, hand in a copy of the document.
• If using education as a substitute for background, submit formal or unofficial transcripts or a lineup of courses, grades, completion dates, and quarter/semester hours. An authorized transcript will be needed if selected.
• If claiming 5-point veterans' preference or sole survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (showing all dates of offering and character of solution) or a VA letter.
• If claiming 10-point veterans' preference, send in DD-214 and suitable supporting documentation of disability (e.g., VA letter) as described on SF-15.
• If you’re an active responsibility offering participant, submit a statement of solution on command letterhead signed by the command, such as branch, rate/rank, all dates of offering, expected discharge date, and anticipated character of solution.
• Cover letter is optional.

How to Apply

1. Review the full announcement and all instructions before beginning your submission.
2. To register, you must complete all called for questionnaires, assessments, and documentation as specified in the How to Put in and Required Documents sections.
3. Log in to your the formal application portal account (or produce one) and unseal the announcement. Click the Apply Online button to kick off the submission.
4. Reply the questions presented in the application and attach all essential supporting documentation.
5. Submit your submission by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date (August 1, 2026).

Additional Information

• This role is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Scheme.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• During the submission procedure, you may opt-in to build your resume on offer to other hiring managers in the agency for comparable positions in the area commuting sphere for 180 days after the announcement closes.
• Federal annuitant information: Shortlisting of an annuitant is subject to DoD and Department of the Navy policy.
• Agency contact: Department of Navy EIC, email [email protected].
• Address: MARITIME OPERATIONS CENTER, 250 Makalapa Drive, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860 US.
• If you’ve questions or demand assistance, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• This role doesn’t have an education qualification need.

About Company

The Maritime Operations Center (MOC) is part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy, based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The MOC serves as the operational command center for naval forces in the Pacific, coordinating maritime operations and securing mission readiness.

This role is within the Communications and Information Systems Directorate, which provides critical IT infrastructure and back for the Arsenal Mission Package (AMP) and other systems. The Department of the Navy provides secure employment, structured path progression, and a complete upsides package.