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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN)
Role at a glance
- Category
- GRC
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Fort Meade, Maryland
- Salary range
- $121,785 to $158,322
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard is hiring a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN) in Fort Meade, Maryland. This is a GRC role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $121,785 to $158,322. Review the full details below and apply directly with U.S. Coast Guard.
This announcement is for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN), located in the United States Coast Guard, within the Assistant Commandant for Intelligence (CG-02), Coast Guard Cryptologic Office, Fort Meade, MD. The incumbent is responsible for planning and performance measurement, providing analysis, advice, and recommendations on matters pertaining to requirements for the Coast Guard Cryptologic Enterprise (CGCE). Qualifications: Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example,
Full responsibilities and requirements are on U.S. Coast Guard's application page.
Apply for this role →Location and market context
This role is based in Fort Meade, Maryland 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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