You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST in the Department of the Navy of FORWARD SHIP SUSTAINMENT NAPLES, Italy.
You will provide expert-level technical support for SATCOM and CANES software, including installations, System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT), troubleshooting, and resolution of trouble tickets and CASREPs (Casualty Reports).
You will coordinate with In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) and other program stakeholders to ensure proper operation and configuration of systems that CANES depends upon (e.g., ISNS hardware infrastructure, interfacing systems).
You will review the SATCOM and CANES system documentation and provides detailed feedback and redlines to documentation developers within SATCOM and CANES ISEA/SSA to correct deficiencies and ensure accuracy.
You will maintain current knowledge of the CANES and SATCOM policies, planning, operational technologies, and standards. Modifies standard techniques and develops innovative approaches to address complex technical challenges.
You will perform infrastructure management configuration and use of hardware and software including Avocent and Black Box KVMs, and associated system/rack components.
You will provide on-the-job (OJT) familiarization training to fleet personnel regarding loading, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the CANES systems.
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.Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
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.




Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
~ Comprehensive knowledge of network infrastructure, including CANES/ISNS, operating systems (Linux, Windows Server), network protocols (OSPF, DNS, WINS, Active Directory), security configurations (HBSS).

and security configurations (HBSS).
Knowledge of Navy and DoD IT security policies and procedures, and ability to communicate complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel.
Knowledge of CAT5/6 cabling and use of Fiber optic medium and devices, and capability to provide OJT familiarization training to the fleet regarding loading, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Advanced knowledge to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues and apply new solutions to previously unsolvable problems.
Ability to apply project management principles, methods, and practices sufficient to develop plans and schedules, define milestones and deliverables and estimating resource requirements sufficient to ensure the integration of IT programs and services; Ability to provide TACNET, and MARC2 CB-ISEA technical support to units in C6F and C5F AORs, offering system expertise on Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)/Integrated Shipboard Network Systems (ISNS).
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.
Cybersecurity Certification: Candidate should obtain and maintain a qualifying Cybersecurity Workforce certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP) within [ 1 year ] of hire. Training and certification costs may be provided by the employer, subject to budgetary constraints.
This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code TECHNICIAN SUPPORT 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.
To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.




Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
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.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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📌 IT Technology Specialist (Napoli)
🏢 U.S. Fleet Forces Command
📍 Napoli