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Trail of Bits

$43.25 - $58/hr

Role You will lead Trail of Bits' Application Security practice: a team of 12 security engineers ... They do static analysis, manual code review, fuzzing, and protocol-level vulnerability research ...

Atem Corp

Cloud Security Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$64.75 - $86/hr

Role- Cloud Security Architect Locations- Ashburn, VA/Dallas, TX (Locals only) Durations- Long Term Exp Level- 12+ yrs USC/GC/H4 only Note- This role is Hybrid and based in Ashburn, VA or Dallas, TX. ...

U.S. Coast Guard

Security Specialist (Port)

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$101K - $131K/yr

Qualifications To qualify at the GS- 12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) ... Participating in practice safety and security exercises to enhance preparedness. * Utilizing ...

U.S. Coast Guard

Security Specialist (Port)

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$101K - $131K/yr

Qualifications To qualify at the GS- 12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) ... Participating in practice safety and security exercises to enhance preparedness. * Utilizing ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for level 12 security in the United States is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Security Specialist (Port)

Boston, MA • On-site

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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Posted 24 days ago

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-0080-12, Security Specialist (Port) located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Sector Boston, Contingency Planning and Force Readiness Staff in Boston, Massachusetts.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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.

  • Investigating, analyzing, and recommending solutions to a variety of unusual security problems, questions, or conditions.
  • Establishing and managing security criteria, to ensure effective and efficient response to security issues.
  • Participating in practice safety and security exercises to enhance preparedness.
  • Utilizing federal, state, and local security preparedness guidelines, in order to plan proper response to incidents.
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 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.

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency operating within the government services industry in Washington, DC, US. Established in 2003, the DHS is directly responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its main responsibilities include protecting the United States from and responding to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters. Through its more than 20 component agencies including Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, it ensures the safety of the US through numerous programs and initiatives. The DHS upholds a core value system with the mission of safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and values. Notably, the DHS plays a critical role in the spectral range of activities to prepare, prevent, and respond to possible threats to the US.

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Public administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

2003

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