Cybersecurity Specialist (InfoSec) - Risk & Compliance

U.S. Coast Guard; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Baltimore, MD seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFO SEC) at the GS-2210-11 level within the DHS SFLC BOD INFORMATION SERVICES BR. The role focuses on information security risk assessment, monitoring, and control implementation to safeguard DoD/DS security posture.

Candidates should have specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or advanced degrees such as a Ph.D. or relevant graduate studies, with strong IT security competencies and knowledge of risk management

Qualifications

• At least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level is required.
• Experience participating in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.
• Experience monitoring and auditing the performance and security procedures of information systems.
• Experience implementing and evaluating cybersecurity controls to ensure information systems comply with security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in information security risk assessments.
• Assist IT cyber contract negotiations and investments.
• Monitor and audit information system security procedures.
• Implement and evaluate cybersecurity controls to ensure compliance with security requirements.

Skills

Information security risk assessment

Cybersecurity contract negotiations

Security monitoring & auditing

Cybersecurity controls evaluation

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate education in IT-related fields

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard in Baltimore, MD seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFO SEC) at the GS-2210-11 level within the DHS SFLC BOD INFORMATION SERVICES BR. The role focuses on information security risk assessment, monitoring, and control implementation to safeguard DoD/DS security posture.

Candidates should have specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or advanced degrees such as a Ph.D. or relevant graduate studies, with strong IT security competencies and knowledge of risk management