Electrical Engineer (CYBER)

U.S. Coast Guard

Portsmouth (VA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 124,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0850-13, Electrical Engineer (CYBER) located in the Department of Homeland Security, C5I Communications and Sensors Engineering Branch in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Advising senior leadership as a subject matter expert on the electrical and cyber engineering aspects of existing and proposed Coast Guard command and control systems communications, and navigation systems. Designing and inspecting critical electronic infrastructure, including power distribution systems, equipment, and wiring.

Investigating complex technical problems within electrical and cyber systems to resolve issues impacting operational costs, efficiency, safety, and performance. Overseeing multidisciplinary engineering projects to ensure secure installation and integration of advanced communication networks and navigation systems. Reviewing technical plans, drawings, and specifications for civil works and military projects to ensure compliance with modern electrical engineering standards.

Evaluating emerging developments in computer networking protocols and network security methodologies to incorporate the latest cybersecurity defenses into facility designs. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A.

Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits."

Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $108019 – $108019/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.