Information Technology Cyber Security Specialist
Summary
Leads cybersecurity operations for the U.S. Department of State, resolving critical threats, setting federal compliance standards, and advising senior leadership on security posture improvements.
This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Integrity Center (DT/DCIO/CO/CIC), U.S. Department of State (DOS). The incumbent of this position is recognized as an authority in Information Security, works in the Cybersecurity Integrity Center (CIC), and reports directly to the Chief of the CIC.
Resolves complex service interruptions, developing new security compliance standards and risk management techniques aligned with statutory federal security requirements.
Ensures uninterrupted cybersecurity monitoring, serving as the technical lead and primary liaison across bureaus to optimize enterprise threat detection.
Mitigates high-priority cyber threats, providing deep-dive technical analysis and strategic counsel to senior management to harden the Department's security posture.
Provides expert guidance to senior DT leadership, translating complex technological developments into actionable SOPs, white papers, and briefings to drive continuous process improvements.