IT Specialist, Cyber Security

IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental) for U.S. Coast Guard Community Services Command.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeChesapeake • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision.
Prepare reports, monitor, and audit IT systems.
Perform assessments to existing IT Systems.
Occasionally provide off-hours support for change management and participate in on-call responsibilities.
Work independently, lead security projects and collaborate with team members.

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

incident responseforensic analysisevidence gatheringIT systems auditingIT systems assessmentsecurity project managementchange management

Soft Skills

independent workcollaborationleadership

Certifications

Security + Certification