U.S. Coast Guard
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (ENTARCH)
Department of Homeland Security · Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary
- $121,785 - $158,322 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-13
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Oct 30, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 9, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- 27-13106154-HQ-AE-DHA
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Open to the public
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Summary
This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (ENTARCH) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Enterprise Architecture Division (CG-671) in Washington, District of Columbia.
Duties
- You will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (ENTARCH) and be responsible for managing information technology projects. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as the senior technical expert to resolve complex issues and develop new standards. Facilitating cross-organizational analysis to find collaboration and investment opportunities. Overseeing the implementation of configuration changes across all enterprise models. Developing the enterprise architecture plan to align IT strategy with agency goals. Defining architectural standards and reference models for all software components. Integrating major IT initiatives with the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) framework. Applying System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) principles to all IT projects. 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. B. Federal Enterprise Architecture Certification (FEAC) 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
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume and assessment scores must demonstrate information technology skills necessary to perform the duties of this position at the GS-13 level and at least one (1) full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Specialized experience for the GS-13 must include the following: Facilitating cross-organizational analysis to find collaboration and investment opportunities. Developing the enterprise architecture plan to align IT strategy with agency goals. Integrating major IT initiatives with the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) framework. Applying System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) principles to all IT projects. Defining architectural standards and reference models for all software components Applicants may qualify at the GS-13 grade level by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies for this grade level in addition to the specialized experience requirements. Required Competencies and Minimum Proficiency Level: Attention to Detail - 4 Customer Service - 4 Decision Making - 3 Information Management - 4 Interpersonal Skills - 4 Oral Communication - 3 Problem Solving - 4 Team Work - 4 Technical Competence - 4 NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
Education
This position does not 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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
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