Defense Information Systems Agency

❓ What do you get when you have troll farms powered by #AI? We met with DISA Chief Technology Officer Steve Wallace, who shared his thoughts on how our adversaries use AI to try to gain a virtual advantage. We'd love to hear how you have seen or foresee AI being used in this regard. Comment your thoughts below 👇

📢 Calling all government civilians, military and contractors! 💼 You're invited to our Cyber Awareness Forum where you'll hear from experts across the private and federal sectors as they share their knowledge and insight on Zero Trust, AI, risk management methodologies and cybersecurity best practices. This year's theme, Secure Cyberspace: Unleash Your Digital Armor!, emphasizes the importance of proactively safeguarding data, protecting infrastructure and using tactical intelligence to combat cyber threats. 📅 Thursday, Oct. 24 🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET 📍 In person at the Pentagon or virtual Register for FREE! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Nm5inF

Ready to test your knowledge? 🧠 If you're looking to partner with us, it's critical to understand where we do the most business. Take a moment to quiz yourself and find out! Come back in two days for the answer in the comments. And if you want to learn more about what we're looking for in the coming fiscal year and beyond, meet us at Forecast to Industry 2024 on Oct. 28! Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4elZKF9

🔆 This week our spotlight is shining bright on Marizel Mitchell! 🙌 Mitchell, an executive assistant in our Hosting and Compute Directorate, manages schedules, coordinates meetings and streamlines communication to ensure leadership operates at peak efficiency, allowing them to focus on building stronger relationships with our mission partners and addressing their needs effectively. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes empowering others. "True leadership goes beyond providing solutions, it involves preparing others with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to solve problems on their own," she says. Music, reading and traveling are huge parts of Mitchell's life. Her love for travel has taken her around the world, including to Germany as seen in the photo below. She prides herself on continuously learning and evolving to discover new things about herself. Join us in thanking her for her commitment to our workforce and mission partners! 👏 (Mitchell family photo: From left, Bill (husband), Adrianne, Isabelle, Lauriel (daughters), and Marizel)

One position, a few vacancies and fourteen locations! 🌎 Whether you're looking for Colorado mountains, Midwest farmland or D.C. monuments, this opportunity could be for you! We're hiring people to plan, develop, implement and maintain budget and financial systems for the agency. At a glance: 💲 GS 11-13, $62,107 - $115,079 per year 📍 14 locations in the continental U.S. 💻 Telework eligible per agency policy 🏚️ Possible relocation incentives per agency policy Apply on USAJOBS by Nov. 8. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gX7Xl5 #EmployerOfChoice #DefenseJobs 🛡️

Meet US Army Lt. Gen. Paul T. Stanton, DISA director and JFHQ-DODIN commander! Described by Acting DOD CIO Leslie Beavers as a "warrior scholar," Stanton holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining the agency and command, Stanton served as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower. Stanton brings with him nearly 30 years of military experience. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1995 and commissioned into the infantry but later transitioned to the cyber branch in 2015. During the change of command ceremony at DISA Headquarters on Friday, Oct. 4, Stanton said, "I’m honored for the opportunity to join the amazing team in stride as we remain trusted to connect, protect and serve.” He went on, "This agency and command are critical to our nation’s warfighting success. Failure is not an option, and excellence is our standard." Join us in welcoming Stanton and his family to DISA!

It’s official! Join us in welcoming US Army Lt. Gen. Paul T. Stanton as the new DISA director and JFHQ-DODIN commander. We look forward to his leadership and vision as we continue to connect, protect and serve our warfighters in cyberspace. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to United States Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner. His leadership and steadfast commitment to innovation and cybersecurity has left a lasting impact on the agency, command and our mission partners.

After more than 3.5 years as DISA director and JFHQ-DODIN commander, United States Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner is hanging his hats, and we’re hanging his picture! His portrait will join those of previous directors and commanders at headquarters. "What I am most proud of during my tenure is seeing the culture change that is really driving us in our identity as a combat support agency. We have become an agile, maneuverable, transparent organization that is focused on our combatant commands and our senior leaders that enable our forces across the globe to be successful." Join us in thanking Skinner for advancing the agency and command. We couldn’t be more grateful for his leadership and devotion to public service.

Since Hurricane Helene tore along the U.S. coast, we’ve ensured communications lines critical to relief operations remain open in support of the first responders who are coordinating life-saving efforts. Working with the 52nd Combat Communications Squadron, we supported the deployment of three satellite manpack terminals, allowing FEMA and the National Guard to maintain essential communications in disaster-stricken areas. We're grateful for everyone who is working around the clock to help those affected. If you or someone you know needs disaster assistance: ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VMGo4y

We asked United States Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner to share some final thoughts as his time as DISA director and JFHQ-DODIN commander comes to a close. Please share anything you'd like to say to him in the comments. Trust us, he reads them 😁