Senior IT Administrator

Announcement Number: Brussels-2026-042-S-R Hiring Agency: Embassy Brussels Position Title: Senior IT Administrator (in-house) Open Period: 09/02/2026 -09/09/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: LE - 1834 9 Salary: EUR €5,583/Per Month Work Schedule: Full-time - 38 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Duty Location(s): 1 in Brussels, BE Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 jobs.usembassy.be@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path: Custom Announcement (not open to the public) Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to: In-house applicants For USEFM - FP grade is FP-06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start working effective immediately. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of initial one-year contract. Marketing Statement: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

The U.S. Mission in Belgium is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Senior IT Administrator in the Diplomatic Technology Office (DT).

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

The IT Administrator (Senior) is a key technical resource within Tri-Mission Brussels' Diplomatic Technology team, providing advanced technical guidance and expertise in IT and network systems.

The role involves managing and securing the network infrastructure while administering Information Technology (IT) systems to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT services. Key responsibilities include administering and optimizing both on-premises and cloud-based applications, IT hardware and network systems, supporting systems and network design and installation, and overseeing configuration and maintenance of network infrastructure.

Provides Tier 2 and 3 technical support, offers technical guidance and expertise in troubleshooting and resolution, and mentors other Diplomatic Technology staff to strengthen their technical and problem-solving skills. Serves as an escalation point for critical technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams - including regional and Washington-based counterparts - to ensure seamless IT and network operations. Leads and participates in Diplomatic Technology initiatives, focusing on network design, optimization, and security, ensuring effective implementation.

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold aSensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

All selected candidates will be subject to a backgroundinvestigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Requirements

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold aSensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

All selected candidates will be subject to a backgroundinvestigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements

Option A: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Library and Data Science/Analytics, Audio/Visual Communications and Technology, or related AND minimum of five (5) years working experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems.

Option B: Secondary school diploma AND minimum of eight (8) years working experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications

Experience:

Option A: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Library and Data Science/Analytics, A