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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) Direct Hire Authority
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted today
On-siteAlexandria, VA$122K – $158KApply by May 24, 2026Information Technology ManagementENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) Direct Hire Authority located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-CGCC TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT BRANCH-ALEXANDRIA VA in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a/an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) Direct Hire Authority and be responsible for Cloud Technology for CGYBER on systems engineering / architecture with a focus on security implementation and configuration.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Performing as a Security Engineers / Architects for Building Security-In Maintaining up-to-the-minute currency on attack techniques being used by adversaries against any of the components being engineered into new, updated systems.
- →Using knowledge of current attacks to identify flaws and weaknesses in the composition and design of networks, remote access schemes, and systems or applications.
- →Specifying solutions and verifying the solutions that have been implemented Rapidly adjusting designs based upon new threat and attack information.
- →Analysis and development of systems/software security through the product lifecycle to include integration, testing , operations and maintenance.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret clearance.
- ✓This not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
- ✓If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8e0481e7-71e9-4578-8f0c-0e7c81235a69
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