Information Technology Lead - WPAFB - Cleared - 31028

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

5d•$120,684 - $150,012•Onsite

About The Position

HII’s Warfare Systems business group within its Mission Technologies division is seeking a technically adept, strategically minded IT Lead to oversee and evolve IT functions in a defense-oriented environment. The role guides infrastructure growth, cybersecurity posture, and operational excellence across a multi-site organization. It balances hands-on execution with long-term planning, with particular emphasis on secure systems design and air-gapped network environments. The IT Lead will help integrate new facilities, optimize internal systems, and maintain compliance with federal and Department of Defense standards. The position is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), within commuting distance of Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. The role requires an active DoD Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with enhanced security checks.

Requirements

Six years of relevant progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; four years with a master’s degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of relevant progressive experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
At least six years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or cybersecurity.
At least three years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Proven expertise in network architecture, system integration, and security operations.
Experience managing ticketing platforms such as Jira, ServiceNow, or similar.
Hands-on experience with air-gapped networks and secure system deployments.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Familiarity with virtualization, Linux, and Windows environments.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, or ITIL.
Experience in defense, intelligence, or government IT environments.
Familiarity with hybrid cloud infrastructure such as Azure Government or AWS GovCloud.
Background scaling IT operations during organizational growth.
Experience with COMSEC equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

Translate organizational goals into technical roadmaps and daily execution plans.
Serve as the senior escalation point for infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems issues.
Architect and deploy secure, scalable networks, including air-gapped environments, for new buildings and facility expansions.
Oversee hardware and software provisioning, system integrations, and connectivity across classified and unclassified domains.
Ensure regulatory compliance and support audit readiness for classified systems.
Manage and evolve internal ticketing systems to align tactical tasks with strategic priorities.
Monitor system performance, uptime, and service delivery metrics across secure enclaves.
Identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and workflow efficiency.
Serve as Unit Software License Manager (USLM), overseeing software license procurement, allocation, renewal, and compliance with DoD and Air Force software management policies.
Develop and implement local policies, procedures, and performance management.
Create project budgets, track spending, and forecast future needs and refreshes for tools, licenses, and equipment.
Develop multi-year roadmaps for internal and external networks as mission requirements dictate.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
Wellness resources.
Employee assistance programs.
401(k) savings plan options.
Financial planning tools.
Life insurance.
Employee discounts.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions.