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Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer at Department of State

Department: Department of State

Compensation

$87,709 – $121,080/yr

Location
Portsmouth, Virginia
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

The U.S. Department of State is hiring Foreign Service Security Engineering Officers to protect personnel, facilities, and sensitive information from crime, terrorism, and technical espionage. The role covers security network and engineering office management, regional technical support, TSCM and computer security assessments, cyber security program oversight, engineering design and project work, and representation on technical security committees. Candidates must have a relevant engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or physics degree or equivalent professional registration, specialized experience depending on grade level, strong English, and the ability to perform physically demanding international assignments.

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