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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority

Posted by Department of State Headquarters

  • Arlington, Virginia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 29 October 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerDepartment of State Headquarters
LocationArlington, Virginia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyInformation Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted29 October 2026
Application deadline13 November 2026
CompensationUSD 121,785 – USD 158,322
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Security toolsAWS
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering, Emerging Technologies Division (DS/TIE/ET). This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS. Leads assigned Innovation and Emerging Technology (IET) initiatives within the Emerging Technologies Division (ETD). Plans, coordinates, and conducts research, evaluation, testing, and assessment activities involving emerging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions proposed for Department use. Conducts comprehensive security reviews of IT and OT solutions to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, evaluate security controls, and determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and security frameworks. Performs cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability analyses, configuration reviews, and security control evaluations of hardware, software, cloud-based services, communications technologies, and integrated systems…

Location

Arlington, Virginia

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