Supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist (Security)

This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Security Technology, Security Systems Integration Division, Systems Integration and Monitoring Branch (DS/ST/SSI/SIM). SSI encompasses the management, direction, and execution of sophisticated threat mitigation strategies, implemented through protective and situational awareness technologies that support contingency operations and staff of the Department, Foreign Affairs Agencies, and other government agency operations.

Plans and directs all programs and activities that strengthen the technical security posture of diplomatic posts and provide advanced situational awareness to field, regional, and global command centers.

Oversees the management, direction, and execution of advanced threat mitigation strategies that have been identified by the Intelligence Community (IC).

As Branch Chief, exercises the full range of delegated supervisory and management authorities and responsibilities required to accomplish the SSI/SIM mission.

Leads a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals, network engineers, and software developers who provide technical security services that protect information, property, and personnel at diplomatic missions worldwide

Advises leadership and other experts on matters at the nexus of security technologies and concepts related to computer network engineering, software applications, and enterprise architecture.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.