Information Technology Lead - 27553 *

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,684 - 150,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Spousal/Dependent scholarships

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (Mission Technologies division) is seeking a technically adept IT Lead to oversee and evolve IT functions within a defense-oriented setting at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton and Riverside. This senior role blends hands-on execution with strategic planning for secure, scalable networks and compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or systems

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 certification and clearance requirements

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

Skills

Network architecture

System integration

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Documentation

Air-gapped networks

Virtualization

Linux

Windows

DoD security standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

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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

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you.

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.

• 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 1-844-849-86
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