Information Technology Lead

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU); Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in Mountain View, CA is seeking an experienced Information Technology Lead. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience across commercial Software-as-a-Service, cybersecurity, systems and network administration, and VIP support.

This critical role involves guiding DIU’s SaaS portfolio, ensuring secure integration and governance of enterprise applications. We are looking for a leader who can drive user adoption, with a focus on translating technical capabilities into actionable strategies.

Travel may be required: (10%)

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in commercial SaaS, cybersecurity, and systems administration.
• Strong expertise in leading technology integration within organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills to facilitate user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Guide and execute DIU’s enterprise mission commercial SaaS portfolio.
• Ensure secure integration and optimization of enterprise applications.
• Translate technical SaaS capabilities into mission-enabling strategies.

Skills

Commercial Software-as-a-Service

Cybersecurity

Systems and network administration

VIP support

Customer support

Communication skills

Tools

Google Workspace

ServiceNow

Salesforce

Job description

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.

Federal Civilian Position (NH-04 / GS14/15) - Information Technology Lead

The Defense Innovation Unit seeks an IT Lead at our Mountain View, CA headquarters. The successful candidate will have 8+ years experience spanning commercial Software-as-a-Service, cybersecurity, systems and network administration, and VIP support. This mission‑critical role will guide and execute DIU’s enterprise mission commercial SaaS portfolio, ensuring the secure integration, governance, and optimization of enterprise applications. We are looking for a leader who deeply understands commercial SaaS architectures (e.g., Google Workspace, ServiceNow, Salesforce) and possesses exceptional customer support and communication skills to drive user adoption and translate technical SaaS capabilities into mission‑enabling strategies.

Position located in Mountain View, CA.

Travel may be required: (10%)