Is the IC Right for You?
Intelligence Careers
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Personnel in the Information
Technology (IT) Career provide services that build a foundation
for the Intelligence Community's mission of intelligence gathering,
analysis, and reporting. The breadth and depth of opportunities
available within the Community are staggering. Work may include
providing customer support, designing and monitoring telecommunications
networks, maintaining computer hardware and software, data management,
strategic planning, ensuring information and systems security, or
designing sophisticated Automated Information Systems (AIS) for
intelligence customers.
If you are looking for
challenging and diverse work opportunities that make a real contribution
to the security of our nation, look no further. Information Technology
never looked so good! In addition to the diversity of available
work assignments, professionals in this career may work with some
of the most advanced computer systems in the world, including Microsoft,
Sun, Intel, Dell, Cisco, and IBM. For those interested, travel opportunities
may be available. In addition, the Intelligence Community encourages
continual learning. Such learning can take place in a variety of
forums from on-the-job training in teaming environments or continuing
education opportunities within the Community or the private sector.
IT professionals possess a number of skills depending on their
specific focus within the Community. Important skills include Application
Programming, Cable Installation, Computer File Maintenance, Configuration
Management, Component Testing, Database Engineering, Hardware Engineering,
Installation, Information Security, Life Cycle Management, Networks
Engineering, Security Engineering, Software Engineering, System
Testing and Evaluation, Systems Programming, Technical Assistance,
Technical Assessment, and Troubleshooting and Repairing. Agencies
may require a bachelor's degree or related experience in computer
science, computer engineering, or network engineering. Individuals
may gain entry into this career through Computer Assistant or Technician
roles. IT professionals are also employed in several of the other
careers such as Intelligence Analysis, Information Services, and
Security.
US citizenship is required. All applicants must successfully complete
an extensive background investigation. Some positions may also require
medical and psychological examinations and a polygraph interview.
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