Information Technology (Cyber Security, IT Data Specialist, IT Engineer) (STEM)
Defense Intelligence Agency
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Information Technology Career Field (Cyber Security, IT Data Specialist, IT Engineer) STEM
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$132,751 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full Time
More Engineering jobs →Closes
July 30, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job posting covers entry-level to advanced roles in information technology within the Defense Intelligence Agency, focusing on areas like cyber security, data management, and engineering to support national defense missions.
It involves working on secure systems, analyzing data, and ensuring IT operations run smoothly in a high-stakes environment.
Ideal candidates are STEM graduates or experienced professionals who thrive in team settings, value integrity, and are passionate about protecting the nation's security through technical expertise.
Key Requirements
- Relevant education in STEM fields, particularly computer science, information technology, or related disciplines
- Experience in cyber security, IT data analysis, or IT engineering roles
- Knowledge of defense intelligence operations and mission-critical systems
- Proficiency in addressing mandatory assessment factors, including specific technical skills and experiences
- Strong teamwork, integrity, and commitment to ethical principles in high-security environments
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearances
- Demonstrated excellence in technical problem-solving and service-oriented mindset
Full Job Description
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. Applicants will be assessed against Qualification Requirements (i.e.
education, language(s), certification(s), experience etc.).
Applicants will also be assessed on their responses to the Mandatory Assessment Factors, which are directly related to the position being filled and are essential for successful job performance.
The responses should reference the knowledge and experience areas listed below. Candidates who do not fully address all the Mandatory Assessment Factors will not be given further consideration.
A reference to the resume itself will be considered insufficient. Major Duties:
DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations.
To view this position’s duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested.
You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
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