Job Description
OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 05/31/2029 Announcement: 6744 Opening Date: 08 May 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2210-03/04* Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time Position: IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental) Salary: Negotiable Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA – HQ Full-Time NF-03 permanent position with potential for non-competitive conversion to NF-04. Promotion potential to NF-04 is based on technical achievement. Candidates who meet the qualifications for Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) may also be considered for permanent placement at the NF-04 level. Duties This is a developmental position description. The target level for this training assignment is Job# 4065 NF-2210-04 Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist. The incumbent performs developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached. Non-competitive promotion to the target grade may be affected provided the incumbent is sufficiently experienced; meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion to the target job; is performing the full scope of the major duties and is functioning under the supervisory controls stated in the position description task statement. Under the lead of Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist, performs highly structured entry-level work assignments designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skill needed to perform higher-level assignments such as preparing reports, monitoring, and auditing IT system, and performing assessments to existing IT Systems. This position may also be responsible for occasionally providing off-hours support for change management and participate in on-call responsibilities. Upon completion of various development and support task assignments, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to an NF-04 Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist Works independently, leads security projects and collaborates with team members. Uses superior communication skills, both verbal and written. Performs other related duties as assigned. You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : NF-2210-03/04 Minimum Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or a high school diploma/GED and three years of related experience. Active Security + Certification DoW IT security experience and training Experience with incident response. Ability to routinely lift 10 lbs. Preferred (in addition to the minimum): NF-2210-03/04 Minimum two years' experience providing information security support for comparable-sized organization(s). Working knowledge with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), NIST Special Publications 800-53, 800-53A, 800-37 and FISMA. or similar cyber security frameworks Experience with evidence gathering and forensic analysis. Familiarity with project management best practices. Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive Benefits By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service. Paid Annual and Sick Leave Holiday Pay Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible/Dependent Spending Account Pension Plan 401k Savings Plan Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Tuition Assistance Paid Parental Leave Other Essential Information Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years. Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes. Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regar