Job Description
Job Description
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. This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.
Essential Job 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
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Requirements
- 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