Information Technology Career Field (Cyber Security, IT Data Specialist, IT Engineer) STEM
Defense Intelligence Agency
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Information Technology (Cyber Security, IT Data Specialist, IT Engineer) (STEM)
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$167,446 - $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 at the Defense Intelligence Agency involves working in information technology with a focus on cyber security, data management, and engineering to support national defense missions.
It requires professionals who can collaborate in teams, uphold high ethical standards, and apply technical expertise to protect sensitive information and ensure operational success.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented STEM graduates with a passion for public service and experience in secure IT environments.
Key Requirements
- Relevant education in STEM fields, particularly information technology, cyber security, or related disciplines
- Professional experience in cyber security, IT data analysis, or IT engineering
- Certifications in cyber security or IT (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+)
- Strong knowledge of defense intelligence operations and mission-critical systems
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork, integrity, and ethical decision-making in high-stakes environments
- Proficiency in addressing mandatory assessment factors related to job performance, such as technical skills and problem-solving
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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