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IT-CG Information Systems Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Installs, operates, and maintains Coast Guard information systems and networks. Provides cybersecurity, help desk support, and manages communications systems.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$120,360.00

AVG SALARY

$100,143.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

IT Specialist

SOC 15-1232

$99,850.00

median/yr

Network Administrator

SOC 15-1244

$95,360.00

median/yr

Cybersecurity Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$120,360.00

median/yr

Help Desk Manager

SOC 15-1232

$85,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Network administrationCybersecuritySystem administrationHelp desk supportCOMSECIncident response

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CompTIA Security+

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

AWS Cloud Practitioner

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IT-CG Information Systems Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Installs, operates, and maintains Coast Guard information systems and networks. Provides cybersecurity, help desk support, and manages communications systems.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$120,360.00

AVG SALARY

$100,143.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

IT Specialist

SOC 15-1232

$99,850.00

median/yr

Network Administrator

SOC 15-1244

$95,360.00

median/yr

Cybersecurity Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$120,360.00

median/yr

Help Desk Manager

SOC 15-1232

$85,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Network administrationCybersecuritySystem administrationHelp desk supportCOMSECIncident response

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CompTIA Security+

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Translate Your IT-CG Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Information Systems Technician skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Coast Guard veterans.