Cyber-Electrical Engineer: Secure C5I & Navigation Systems

U.S. Coast Guard; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a GS-0850-13 Electrical Engineer (CYBER) in Portsmouth, Virginia. You will advise leadership on electrical and cyber aspects of command and control, navigation, and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include designing and inspecting systems, reviewing plans, and ensuring cybersecurity defenses are integrated into facility designs, with mandatory training and potential FAC P/PM-I within two years.

Qualifications

• This position has a positive education requirement and requires submission of college transcripts from an accredited institution.
• Foreign education can be credited with a credentialing evaluation; submit evidence of equivalency.
• Before appointment, official transcripts must be provided; unofficial transcripts may be accepted in advance of closing date.

Responsibilities

• Advising senior leadership as a subject matter expert on electrical and cyber engineering components of Coast Guard command and control, communications, and navigation systems.
• Designing and inspecting critical electronic infrastructure, including power distribution, equipment, and wiring.
• Investigating complex technical problems to improve operational costs, safety, and performance; overseeing multidisciplinary projects for secure network integration.
• Reviewing technical plans and drawings to ensure compliance with electrical engineering standards.
• Evaluating network security methods to incorporate cyber defenses into facility designs.

Job description

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a GS-0850-13 Electrical Engineer (CYBER) in Portsmouth, Virginia. You will advise leadership on electrical and cyber aspects of command and control, navigation, and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include designing and inspecting systems, reviewing plans, and ensuring cybersecurity defenses are integrated into facility designs, with mandatory training and potential FAC P/PM-I within two years.