Information Technology Lead (Mgr IS Technology 2) - 27553

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

About The Position

We’re seeking a technically adept and strategically minded IT Lead to oversee and evolve our IT functions within a defense-oriented environment. This high-impact role will guide infrastructure growth, cybersecurity posture, and operational excellence across a dynamic, multi-site organization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in secure systems design, air-gapped network environments, —balancing hands-on execution with long-term vision. As we expand, the IT Lead will play a pivotal role in integrating new facilities, optimizing internal systems, while maintaining compliance with federal and DoD standards.

Requirements

6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or cybersecurity
3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Proven expertise in network architecture, system integration, and security operations
Experience managing ticketing platforms (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, or similar)
Hands-on experience with air-gapped networks and secure system deployments
Strong communication and documentation skills
Familiar with virtualization, Linux and Windows environments
CLEARANCE: Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain and TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks relevant progressive experience.

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 (Azure Gov, AWS GovCloud)
Background in 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 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/software provisioning, system integrations, and connectivity across classified and unclassified domains
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements 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 the Unit Software License Manager (USLM), overseeing license procurement, allocation, renewal and compliance with DoD and Air Force software management policies
Development and implementation of local policies, procedures and performance management
Create project budgets , track spend and forecast future needs and refreshes across tools, licenses and equipment
Develop multi-year roadmap for internal and external networks, as mission dictates