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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN)
Role at a glance
- Category
- GRC
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Elizabeth City, North Carolina
- Salary range
- $75,788 to $98,530
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard is hiring a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This is a GRC role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $75,788 to $98,530. Review the full details below and apply directly with U.S. Coast Guard.
This vacancy is for a GS - 2210 - 11, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, C5ISC COMMAND CONTROL and NAVIGATION PRODUCT LINE in Elizabeth City, NC . Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 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 must include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Developing IT system evaluation procedures, utilizing standard testing tools to assess technical specifications, and identifying critical operational issues. Implementing security methods and procedures to safeguard information systems and data, ensuring consistent availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity. Knowledge of systems integration and maintenance methods to oversee the installation of hardware/software updates, while maintaining enterprise-level monitoring tools to ensure data integrity and system stability. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, analyzing, and identifying system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem. Assisting contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed;
Full responsibilities and requirements are on U.S. Coast Guard's application page.
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This role is based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina 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 roles
Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Roles 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 role
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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