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ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER)

U.S. Coast Guard
CybersecurityOn-siteFull-timePortsmouth, Virginia$62640 - $81436 Per Year

U.S. Coast Guard is hiring for the job of ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER), Portsmouth, Virginia (On-site). This is a Cybersecurity job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $62640 - $81436 Per Year. Review the full details below and apply directly with U.S. Coast Guard.

Organization: U.S. Coast GuardLocation: Portsmouth, VirginiaWorkplace: On-siteFocus: CybersecuritySalary: $62640 - $81436 Per YearPosted: Oct 7, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard is hiring for this Cybersecurity job in Portsmouth, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring. See other GRC jobs in Portsmouth →

This vacancy is for a GS-0856-9, ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE PORTSMOUTH C5I MAINT OVERSIGHT DIVISION -EM in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Planning, scheduling, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment (e.g., communications equipment, radar systems, navigation systems, medical equipment). Troubleshooting complex electronic malfunctions to the component level, using advanced test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators). Utilizing computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) (e.g., ALMIS, FLS, Remedy, etc.) to track maintenance activities, manage inventory, generate reports, and analyze maintenance data to improve efficiency. Managing a large inventory of spare parts and supplies for electronic equipment, including forecasting demand, optimizing stock levels, and coordinating procurement activities. OR Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree related to the field of work( Transcripts Required). NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Location and market context

This job is based in Portsmouth on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to U.S. Coast Guard's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About cybersecurity governance jobs

Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.

How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance job

Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how U.S. Coast Guard would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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