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U.S. Coast Guard

ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER)

$62,640 to $81,436 a year

  • Portsmouth, Virginia
  • Department of Homeland Security

Found by HiredNow AI on Oct 6, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Salary: $62,640.00 to $81,436.00 Per Year

This vacancy is for a GS-0856-9, ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE PORTSMOUTH C5I MAINT OVERSIGHT DIVISION -EM in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

Major duties

You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER) and be responsible for providing end-to-end customer support by troubleshooting, installing, configuring, auditing, and maintaining hardware, software, incident records, and service performance in accordance with organizational standards. The role requires independent judgment and specialized electronics, cybersecurity, risk management, service desk, and IT service-management knowledge to support shipboard systems, train crews, coordinate with stakeholders, and improve system reliability and operational safety. .Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing detailed input, recommendations, and expertise to the development and refinement of implementation plans Reviewing electronic and information technology (IT) programs and projects for compliance Installing, configuring, and optimizing hardware, software, and peripheral equipment for system users Expertly diagnoses and resolves customer-reported system incidents, problems, and events Utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and escalating complex issues to senior personnel as needed 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

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the federal sector. 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. Planning, scheduling, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment (e.g., communications equipment, radar systems, navigation systems, medical equipment). Troubleshooting complex electronic malfunctions to the component level, using advanced test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators). Utilizing computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) (e.g., ALMIS, FLS, Remedy, etc.) to track maintenance activities, manage inventory, generate reports, and analyze maintenance data to improve efficiency. Managing a large inventory of spare parts and supplies for electronic equipment, including forecasting demand, optimizing stock levels, and coordinating procurement activities. OR Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree related to the field of work( Transcripts Required). NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can 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.

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