Information Systems Manager - ROSIE

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

3d•$107,900 - $195,050

About The Position

Leidos' Defense Sector is seeking an accomplished Information Systems Manager for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Reagan Test Range Operations, Sustainment, Improvement, and Engineering (ROSIE) program. This position is contingent upon contract award to Leidos. The manager will lead mission communications, information technology, network operations, and cybersecurity services supporting RTR operations at Kwajalein Atoll and the RTR Operations Center–Huntsville (ROC-H). The role oversees highly available, secure, and resilient communications, networks, information systems, and cybersecurity capabilities that support geographically dispersed range instrumentation and mission operations. The successful candidate will lead complex mission-critical systems, maintain cybersecurity compliance, improve operational resilience, and direct modernization while protecting continuity of national security missions. The position calls for deep IT and cybersecurity experience, organizational leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to translate Government mission requirements into reliable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in communications, information technology, and cybersecurity operations, including at least three years managing a cybersecurity program.
Current Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification, such as CAP, CISSP, CISM, or an equivalent certification meeting PWS-referenced DoD 8570.01-M requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing complex enterprise or mission-critical communications, network, IT, and cybersecurity operations.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for network engineering, systems administration, IT operations, communications, and cybersecurity.
Experience interpreting Government, organizational, and user requirements and translating them into technical plans, operational processes, and system capabilities.
Demonstrated experience with DoD cybersecurity policies, security controls, system authorization processes, and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting classified and/or unclassified Government information systems and networks.
Experience with network operations, incident response, troubleshooting, system availability, and IT service restoration.
Experience managing cybersecurity risk, vulnerability remediation, security configuration baselines, and continuous monitoring.
Experience coordinating IT operations with Government customers, cybersecurity authorities, engineering organizations, and external service providers.
Strong leadership, technical management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to support mission-critical operations requiring nonstandard hours and emergency response.
Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.
Current DoD Secret Clearance and ability to attain installation access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Experience managing communications, networks, and cybersecurity operations for DoD missile defense, space operations, test range, or other mission-critical systems.
Experience supporting Army or DoD Risk Management Framework processes, eMASS, Authority to Operate activities, and cybersecurity compliance.
Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides, NIST SP 800-series security controls, and DoD/Army cybersecurity requirements.
Experience managing classified networks, including SIPRNet, JWICS, or other national security information systems.
Experience managing mission data networks, optical transport networks, SATCOM systems, and geographically distributed communications infrastructure.
Experience supporting network operations with stringent mission availability, incident response, and service restoration requirements.
Experience with ITIL-based IT service management, service desks, problem management, and network performance analytics.
Experience leading cybersecurity modernization, secure network architecture improvements, zero-trust initiatives, or automated security monitoring.
Experience with Agile software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, or modern IT systems engineering practices.
Experience managing IT lifecycle replacement, technology refresh, software licensing, configuration management, and supply chain risk.
Experience supporting USASMDC, U.S. Space Command, Missile Defense Agency, or Major Range and Test Facility Base operations.
Demonstrated success improving IT service delivery, cybersecurity posture, operational resilience, and technical workforce performance.
Ability to attain a DoD Top Secret / Secured Compartmented Information clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior manager for ROSIE mission communications, network operations, IT services, and cybersecurity support.
Interpret Government, corporate, and user requirements and provide technical and managerial direction for developing, installing, operating, maintaining, and modernizing RTR information systems.
Direct sustainment and operations of classified and unclassified mission networks, mission data communications, voice and video communications, and associated IT infrastructure.
Oversee infrastructure that includes network devices, servers, endpoints, firewalls, applications, databases, optical transport systems, SATCOM facilities, and telecommunications services.
Ensure reliable connectivity and information exchange among Kwajalein Atoll, ROC-H, external Government organizations, and mission customers.
Manage network and IT performance to meet PWS-defined availability objectives of 95% for network operations and 99% for designated mission-critical network capabilities.
Lead cybersecurity operations and sustainment to ensure compliance with applicable Army and DoD standards.
Direct vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, incident response, security configuration management, and remediation.
Oversee Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization support, including cybersecurity documentation, security control evidence, Plans of Action and Milestones, and Authority to Operate support.
Coordinate cybersecurity compliance and technical activities with Government Information System Security Managers, Information System Security Officers, and other security stakeholders.
Direct network and IT incident response, problem management, root-cause analysis, service restoration, and corrective actions.
Establish processes for PWS-defined incident response, service restoration, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
Ensure IT service management follows applicable ITIL practices and Government-approved procedures.
Manage secure configuration baselines, software and hardware inventories, technology refresh planning, and IT lifecycle sustainment.
Coordinate network and information systems modernization with engineering, cybersecurity, configuration management, and mission operations organizations.
Oversee communications support for radar, telemetry, optical instrumentation, command-and-control systems, and mission data processing and distribution.
Direct management of mission-critical data pathways, network capacity, bandwidth utilization, system performance, and communications redundancy.
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary workforce of network engineers, systems administrators, cybersecurity specialists, IT support personnel, and communications professionals.
Ensure personnel maintain required technical qualifications, cybersecurity certifications, training, and professional development.
Oversee technical documentation, operating procedures, knowledge management, network diagrams, and Government reporting requirements.
Develop and present IT performance, cybersecurity compliance, operational availability, incident management, and modernization status briefings.
Partner with Leidos leadership on a technology strategy supporting mission requirements, operational efficiency, cybersecurity resilience, and long-term modernization.
Identify and implement improvements to network resilience, cybersecurity posture, service delivery, workforce efficiency, and mission continuity.