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IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental)
U.S. Coast Guard · Chesapeake, Virginia, Virginia
Compensation
$58k–$80kper year
On-siteFull-timeSecurity Operations
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What is Security Operations?
You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate.
This role is for you if you're detail-oriented, catch things others miss, and stay level-headed.
📋About the Role
The United States Coast Guard Community Services Command is seeking an IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental).
FederalVeterans PreferenceOther
Your roadmap to get this job
Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.
▸Get CompTIA Security+
▸Learn networking basics
▸Set up a free home lab
▸Complete TryHackMe SOC Level 1
▸Practice analyzing alerts
▸Learn MITRE ATT&CK
▸Build a lab portfolio
▸Apply to SOC Analyst I roles
▸Interview prep with our team
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