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Defense Innovation Unit

Our Mission

• Accelerate DoW adoption of commercial technology
• Transform military capacity and capability
• Strengthen the national security innovation base

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War (DoW) entity that accelerates the adoption of commercial technology to strengthen national security. DIU partners with Military Departments, Combatant Commands, and component organizations to rapidly prototype and deliver commercial solutions that address military challenges across the joint force. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with additional offices in Boston, MA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; and the Pentagon, DIU accesses leading technology companies across the country on behalf of our DoD partners and lowers barriers to entry into the defense sector.

DIU relies on agile acquisition processes and Other Transaction (OT) authority under 10 U.S.C. 2371b to effectively meet these needs. In 2016, DIU pioneered and launched the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) contracting process in partnership with Army Contracting Command - New Jersey. The CSO process is designed to competitively award prototype OT agreements on commercial terms at commercial speeds, focusing on outcomes over requirements and incentivizing new companies to do business with the Department. If a prototype agreement is successfully completed, OT authority allows for a noncompetitive, follow-on production OT agreement. Combined, the CSO process and OT authority enable DIU to test, deliver, and scale advanced commercial solutions to national security problems.

IT/Cybersecurity Specialist

Mountain View, CA

Full Time

Experienced

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*This is not a job description for a specific job opening at DIU. The Talent Management Team collects resumes from interested candidates for periodic openings and would love to hear from you!*

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War (DoW) organization focused exclusively on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. As the Department’s gateway to leading technology companies across the country, DIU is focused on rapid prototyping, fielding, and scaling of commercial solutions that can save lives, lead to new operational concepts, increase efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars.

DIU has a variety of missions which bring academic and private sector solutions to national security problems. To accomplish this mission, we seek a wide variety of backgrounds including military experience, high technology product development and leadership, operations expertise, and general program management experience.

We are actively recruiting in the following area(s)

Federal Civilian Position - IT/Cybersecurity Specialist

Leads the design, implementation, and management of enterprise IT infrastructure while coordinating comprehensive risk analysis for target applications, systems, and network environments. Manages the continual monitoring, lifecycle, and assessment of both enterprise IT services and Cyber assurance programs. This encompasses systems administration, cloud architecture integration, IT service delivery, and Assess & Authorize (A&A) activities. Remains updated on emerging IT innovations, enterprise architecture trends, and the cybersecurity landscape to optimize system availability, performance, and inform decision-making for the Authorizing Official. Responsible for overseeing network operations, infrastructure scalability, software deployments, and data integrity, while actively analyzing the threat environment to mitigate risks to mission execution. Supports the development of comprehensive IT strategies, systems modernization plans, and cyberspace policies in alignment with organizational missions and initiatives. Examples of positions in this area include IT Program Manager, Systems Administrator, Cloud Architect, Network Engineer, and INFOSEC Specialist.

Positions may be located in Mountain View, CA or in the National Capital Region.

To be considered for future IT/Cybersecurity opportunities, please apply with your resume and complete the questionnaire. Our Talent Management Team will review applications as positions become available!

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