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Senior Technical Officer, Infrastructure

Defense Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Recent

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$151,661 - $209,600

per year

Type

Closes

February 26, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading and managing large-scale IT infrastructure for a defense intelligence agency, focusing on network operations, cybersecurity, and integrating new technologies to support national security missions.

It requires overseeing global IT systems, assessing threats, and developing secure solutions while working in a team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates are experienced IT professionals with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to ethical, high-stakes work in government intelligence.

Key Requirements

  • Broad knowledge of IT concepts including enterprise networks, telecommunications, cloud technologies, and systems operations/maintenance
  • Expertise in managing large, worldwide distributed IT enterprises with support for IT services and cybersecurity
  • Knowledge of information systems security, cyber threats assessment, and developing mitigation strategies
  • Ability to develop and present alternatives to high-risk communications or systems at senior leadership levels
  • Understanding of emerging technologies for security enhancements like mobile computing and incident response
  • Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and leadership to build teams and foster accountability
  • Familiarity with Intelligence Community Network missions and requirements

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.

Demonstrated knowledge on a broad spectrum of IT concepts to include the development, deployment, integration, operations and maintenance of large scale enterprise networks and telecommunications, mission and business systems operations and maintenance, cloud technologies and deployment of applications and services to the cloud along with the associated maintenance within a cloud environment.

2.

Expertise in managing a large and worldwide distributed IT enterprise that encompasses multiple domains to provide IT support, services and cyber security in a timely, effective, efficient and secure manner.

3.

Knowledge of information systems security and cyber network security concepts, coupled with the ability to assess potential and real threats to systems and networks and to formulate solutions, develop cost models and document comprehensive mitigation strategies for national level systems.

4. Proven ability to develop and illustrate successful alternatives to high-risk communications or systems, and the ability to present those alternatives at the Agency head level for decision. 5.

Knowledge of new and emerging technological developments that can be merged into existing security models to address critical issues such as mobile computing security, advanced persistent threat mitigation, comprehensive security metrics development and coordinated incident response.

6.

Highly developed interpersonal aptitude (emotional intelligence) as demonstrated by an accurate self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, sensitivity to others and other points of view, and the resiliency and adaptability to respond appropriately in a wide variety of situations, cultivating trust and effective interpersonal relationships among and with peers, superiors and subordinates.

7.

Demonstrated ability to foster a success-oriented, accountable work environment by motivating and leading teams or effectively following others lead by identifying and supporting the leader(s) and improving team cohesiveness, working cooperatively with individuals from other groups or organizations and taking an encouraging, supportive and unity approach to planning, consensus-building and decision making.

8. A thorough understanding of the missions, responsibilities, and requirements of the Intelligence Community Network and the Network Requirements Engineering Service Provider.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS: 1. In-depth systems engineering skills gained through a combination of advanced academic studies at the postgraduate level and through experience. 2.

Hands-on experience in architecting and troubleshooting technical infrastructure environment across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise 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: 126649-01-SEMO