Space Forces Japan S6 IT Manager

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC. • Honolulu, HI

6d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking an SFJ S6 IT Manager to support Space Forces–Japan (SFJ) operations in Japan. This position serves as the lead technical authority responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and sustainment of mission-critical command-and-control information technology infrastructure supporting Space Force operations. The SFJ S6 IT Manager will play a key role in establishing and maintaining secure, resilient, and operationally effective IT capabilities supporting headquarters operations, operations centers, exercises, and mission requirements. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring both technical expertise and operational execution. The selected candidate will serve as a technical lead, systems administrator, infrastructure engineer, asset manager, and trusted advisor supporting senior leadership and operational users across multiple network environments. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can independently build, maintain, and optimize enterprise IT systems while operating in dynamic and mission-focused environments.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience supporting enterprise information technology, network operations, systems administration, or mission-support IT environments.
• Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks, including one or more of the following: NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, Mission Partner Environment (MPE), or bilateral mission networks.
• Experience supporting command posts, operations centers, headquarters facilities, or mission-support infrastructure.
• Experience managing IT asset accountability, inventory control, and lifecycle management programs.
• Experience supporting military exercises, operational events, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong systems administration, troubleshooting, and technical support capabilities.
• Experience coordinating with technical teams, operational stakeholders, and senior leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Air Force, Department of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or Indo-Pacific operations.
• Experience supporting headquarters activation, facility stand-up, communications fit-out, or relocation projects.
• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity compliance, accreditation, or information assurance activities.
• Experience leading small technical teams while maintaining hands-on technical responsibilities.
• Experience supporting executive communications and senior leader support requirements.
• Experience with virtualization, enterprise storage, cloud technologies, or data center operations.
• Familiarity with secure communications systems and operational command-and-control environments.
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation
• VMware, Microsoft, or other enterprise infrastructure certifications
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) or cybersecurity compliance training.
• COMSEC, secure communications, or classified systems training.
• Systems administration, network operations, or cybersecurity coursework.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME).
• Service professional military education programs such as NCO Academy, SNCO Academy, Squadron Officer School, or Command and Staff College.

Responsibilities

• Lead information technology and communications support for headquarters activation, relocation, modernization, and sustainment efforts.
• Plan and execute installation, relocation, configuration, testing, and restoration of IT systems and communications infrastructure.
• Design, implement, administer, and maintain secure and non-secure network environments supporting operational mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain reliable, resilient, and scalable infrastructure supporting command-and-control operations.
• Perform hands-on systems administration, configuration management, troubleshooting, patching, and performance optimization.
• Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, system inventories, and configuration baselines.
• Design and deploy IT infrastructure supporting headquarters facilities, operations centers, and mission support workspaces.
• Engineer and support secure voice, video, collaboration, and data communications capabilities.
• Support exercises, operational events, and mission activities through deployment, sustainment, troubleshooting, and recovery of IT systems.
• Manage the full lifecycle of exercise and mission-support systems, including planning, setup, accreditation support, live-event operations, and teardown activities.
• Provision and administer user accounts and access permissions for assigned personnel and exercise participants.
• Maintain operational readiness of IT systems supporting mission-critical activities.
• Serve as the primary manager for IT asset accountability and lifecycle management activities.
• Track hardware, software, licensing, and communications assets from acquisition through disposal.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, audit documentation, and accountability reports.
• Support configuration management, change management, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate technical requirements, procurement activities, and integration efforts with supporting organizations and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity, information assurance, and organizational requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical support resource for headquarters personnel and operational users.
• Troubleshoot and maintain workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, collaboration platforms, and video teleconferencing systems.
• Provide responsive support for senior leaders, distinguished visitors, exercises, and high-visibility events.
• Train personnel on systems, applications, cybersecurity requirements, and local support procedures.
• Support incident response and rapid problem resolution in operational environments.

Benefits

• The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior