IT Specialist — Complex Systems & Cybersecurity Lead

US Bureau of Naval Personnel; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Naval Personnel in Newport, RI is seeking an Information Technology Specialist for the Wargaming Department, Center for Naval Warfare Studies, to support complex IT systems and simulations.

Applicants must show at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including IT operations, cybersecurity controls, and project coordination. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration within security‑critical environments.

Qualifications

• Specialized IT experience at or equivalent to GS-12 level in IT management, operation, and lifecycle of complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to implement cybersecurity requirements and security controls in security‑controlled IT environments.
• Experience evaluating and integrating emerging hardware and software technologies to meet operational needs.
• Experience leading or coordinating technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation, integration, and lifecycle of complex IT systems, networks, or modeling and simulation technologies.
• Implement cybersecurity requirements and security controls for classified or security‑controlled IT environments.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging hardware and software technologies to meet operational requirements.
• Lead or coordinate technical projects.

Skills

IT systems operation

Cybersecurity controls

Emerging tech evaluation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Networking hardware

Simulation software

Job description

The US Bureau of Naval Personnel in Newport, RI is seeking an Information Technology Specialist for the Wargaming Department, Center for Naval Warfare Studies, to support complex IT systems and simulations.

Applicants must show at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including IT operations, cybersecurity controls, and project coordination. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration within security‑critical environments.