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$121,785 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 27, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal position with the Coast Guard cyber operations team involves planning and executing information security programs, defending networks against threats, and coordinating enterprise-wide incident response across a government agency. It suits cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience in network defense, infrastructure security, and malware analysis who want to contribute to national security in a structured government role.
Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized IT security experience equivalent to GS-12 (or GS-13 for GS-14 level)
- Knowledge of network security protocols and cyberspace operations
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure
- Experience with cyber defense tools and incident response
- Familiarity with Linux and scripting languages
Nice to have
- Expert knowledge of IT security standards for government networks
- Broad knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and national policies
- Experience implementing and testing network recovery plans