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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Posted by Department of State Headquarters

  • Arlington, Virginia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 30 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 (Security)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted30 October 2026
Application deadline09 November 2026
CompensationUSD 102,415 – USD 133,142
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

This position is located in the Facility Technologies Division (FT), Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE), Cyber and Technology Security Directorate (CTS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Department of State (DoS), which is mandated with the identification, development, evaluation, and implementation of state-of-the-art existing and emerging security technologies. Serves as a bureau contact for coordination, implementation, and/or enforcement of assigned information cybersecurity policies and portfolios. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of security programs to minimize system vulnerabilities such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs. Participates in a variety of law enforcement and security related investigations involving the acquisition of digital data and computer forensic analyses. Provides compliance oversight for implementation of systems cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and procedures related to web-based applications, network, and systems design. Assesses networked systems for vulnerabilities while creating an inventory of their various components; performs non-standard assessments of technical systems and reports on the effects of the cybersecurity posture on other DoS…

Location

Arlington, Virginia

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  • Security policy developmentRequired · Proficient
  • Security program managementRequired · Proficient

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