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IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental)

U.S. Coast Guard

Role at a glance

Category: GRC
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Salary range: $58,436 to $80,000
Posted: Jun 20, 2026

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U.S. Coast Guard is hiring a IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental) in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a GRC role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $58,436 to $80,000. Review the full details below and apply directly with U.S. Coast Guard.

The United States Coast Guard Community Services Command is seeking an IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental). Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Required: 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 Qualifications (in addition to the minimum): 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

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Location and market context

This role is based in Chesapeake, Virginia 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.