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Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (FS 2560)

Department of State - Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Posted Apr 27, 2026

Benefits

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Salary
$88K-$88K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Role

Role function
Security From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work
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Assessment
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Hires in: DC, FL, NY From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (FS 2560) Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic Summary The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (STS). Learn more about Foreign Service careers at https://careers.state.gov. There is more to joining the Foreign Service than just salary. Refer to Foreign Service Specialist Benefits for more information on total compensation. Duties Security Technical Specialists (STS) provide support for and assist in worldwide technical security programs to maintain and provide protection for U.S. Department of State personnel and facilities from technical espionage, acts of terrorism, and crime. The duties of an STS vary according to the size of the post and the requirements of the specific diplomatic mission. The following are examples of the types of duties and responsibilities assigned to an STS at posts around the world, or in domestic locations. This list is neither exhaustive, nor in priority order: Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot a multitude of technical security systems to include alarms, access control systems, locks, vehicle arrest systems, security video systems, explosive detection systems, X-ray machines, computer networking equipment, and forced entry ballistic resistant doors. Assist with and/or perform technical surveys, system specifications, and equipment installations. Conduct technical security design evaluations based on government regulations and standards. Prepare formal updates to architectural drawings according to government regulations and standards. Apply IT best practices to monitor and troubleshoot networking equipment, workstations, servers, and applications. Plan

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