Information Technology Lead - 27553 *

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

401(k) Savings Plan

Financial planning tools

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Education scholarships

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. seeks an IT Lead to guide infrastructure growth, cybersecurity posture, and operations across a defense-focused, multi-site environment at Wright Patterson AFB.

The role blends hands-on delivery with strategic vision: air-gapped networks, secure system deployments, and cross-site integration to meet DoD standards and evolving threats. You will translate goals into roadmaps, mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure audit readiness for classified and

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT infrastructure, systems administration or cybersecurity.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational goals into technical roadmaps and execution plans.
• Serve as senior escalation point for infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems issues.
• Architect and deploy secure, scalable networks including air-gapped environments.
• Oversee provisioning, system integrations, and connectivity across domains.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness for classified systems.
• Manage and evolve internal ticketing systems to align tactical tasks with strategy.
• Monitor performance, uptime, and service delivery across secure enclosures.
• Identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and workflow efficiency.
• Oversee license procurement, renewal and compliance with DoD/Air Force policies.
• Develop local policies, performance management and budgets.
• Create multi-year roadmaps for internal and external networks.

Skills

Leadership

Network architecture

Cybersecurity

Air-gapped networks

Jira/ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in related field

High School Diploma + 10 years experience

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Requisition Number: 27553 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $120,684.00 - $150,012.00 Security Clearance: Top Secret Level of Experience: Senior

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

Physical Requirements Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment. HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.