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JWICS Technical Director

Defense Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Recent

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$151,661 - $209,600

per year

Closes

March 12, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading technical operations for a secure government IT network that handles top-secret intelligence, ensuring systems run smoothly worldwide while countering cyber threats.

It requires overseeing teams, implementing security measures, and staying ahead of new technologies to support national defense missions.

Ideal candidates are experienced IT leaders with deep knowledge of secure networks and a strong commitment to ethical, high-stakes work in intelligence.

Key Requirements

  • Expert knowledge of intelligence community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) information systems for operating a global IT enterprise
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with industry to identify and apply technological solutions for challenges and threats
  • Strong understanding of IT security principles and their application in IC and DoD systems, networks, and policies
  • Expert-level expertise in networking and telecommunication concepts to support diverse customers in demanding environments, including time-sensitive operations
  • In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies for network operations, TS/SCI communications, and information security aligned with national security needs
  • Ability to address all mandatory assessment factors with specific examples from experience, beyond just resume references

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. ASSESSMENT FACTORS: 1.

Expert knowledge of IC and DoW information systems and the concepts associated with successfully operating a worldwide IT enterprise. 2.

Demonstrated experience with industry to identify and leverage technological solutions to successfully address work challenges and counter sophisticated threats 3.

Strong knowledge of information technology security principles and how they are implemented within IC and DoW systems, networks, and policies. 4.

Expert level knowledge in networking/telecommunication concepts to support a broad array of customers in a variety of challenging environments, including time-sensitive targeting operations. 5.

Significant knowledge of new and emerging technologies that support network operations, TS/SCI communications needs, and information security principles in alignment with evolving national security requirements.

Major Duties:

DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 126652-01-SEMO