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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Kearneysville, WV $122K – $158K Apply by Jun 9, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) located in the C5I-Y Information Assurance Division in Kearneysville, West Virginia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) and be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, operational technology, networks, and data by serving in an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) capacity.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Achieving and maintaining a valid authorization for the system to operate using the Risk Management Framework process.
- →Evaluating information systems security features against a set of specified security requirements.
- →Includes developing security certification and accreditation plans and procedures, documenting deficiencies, reporting corrective actions, and recommending changes to improve the security of information systems.
- →Implementing and maintaining appropriate security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, operational technology, and data.
- →Conducting risk assessments, and continuous monitoring of IT systems and software.
- →Securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.
- →Possessing knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of information technology (IT) assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, such as IT baseline assessment, interagency functional analysis, contingency planning, and disaster recovery.
- →Investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave.
- →Planning or managing the implementation, update, or integration of information systems components.
- →Managing IT remediation efforts via Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- →Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
- →Residential ISSO Core Competency Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) within twelve (12) months of entry into the position.
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 Secret clearance.
- ✓This is 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
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