A job with Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, District of Columbia. It pays $75,332–$133,142 per year at grade GS-09. Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 92 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Competitive service, Excepted service, Open to the public
- Clearance
- Sensitive Compartmented Information
Main duties
- As a Field IT Engineer for CIA, you will be primarily responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer, network and telecommunications systems in the Agency's data centers worldwide.
- As well, Field IT Engineers provide supporting roles to the installation, operation, and maintenance of AC power distribution grids.
- Field IT Engineers will directly participate in the full project life cycle completing tasks such as surveys, planning initial installs or upgrades, modifying and configuring systems, and documenting communications systems for the associated infrastructure for a variety of environments around the world.
- Systems supported by Field IT Engineers include: LAN/WAN technology, terrestrial and RF communications platforms (to include satellite, VHF/UHF, and microwave systems), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cryptographic equipment, category 5/6 ethernet and fiber optics connectivity infrastructure.
Full details
About the role
Field IT Technicians are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer, network, and telecommunications systems in Agency data centers worldwide.
What you will do
- As a Field IT Engineer for CIA, you will be primarily responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer, network and telecommunications systems in the Agency's data centers worldwide.
- As well, Field IT Engineers provide supporting roles to the installation, operation, and maintenance of AC power distribution grids.
- Field IT Engineers will directly participate in the full project life cycle completing tasks such as surveys, planning initial installs or upgrades, modifying and configuring systems, and documenting communications systems for the associated infrastructure for a variety of environments around the world.
- Systems supported by Field IT Engineers include: LAN/WAN technology, terrestrial and RF communications platforms (to include satellite, VHF/UHF, and microwave systems), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cryptographic equipment, category 5/6 ethernet and fiber optics connectivity infrastructure.
- The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential.
- Field IT Engineers typically work overseas in a temporary travel status up to 50% of the time.
- Some assignments may be in difficult, harsh, and challenging environments.
- Opportunities to live and work overseas are also available, and most Field IT Engineers live abroad at some point in their careers.
- Field IT Engineers receive benefits and allowances for travel that positively impact their overall compensation.
Education
Associate/Technical degree preferably in a STEM discipline to include: Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology Computer Network Systems Computer Science or related field Information Technology Electrical Engineering Or, equivalent relevant civilian or military experience (minimum of four (4) years documented experience) in the following areas: Installation and maintenance of network infrastructure in an IT enterprise Electrical/Electrician Trades Data network installer Applied Science for Electrical Technology Commercial or Military Satellite communications At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
How you will be evaluated
For more information, please visit: cia.gov/careers.
Documents you must provide
- For further information, please visit: cia.gov/careers.
What to expect next
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
How to apply
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