IT Support Lead

Lukos LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Lukos is seeking an IT Operations Branch Lead to coordinate IT support activities and drive cyber and datacenter initiatives for SOMTC operations.

The role requires a current DCWF-ISM certification (CISSP/CISM) and a Secret clearance, plus hands-on leadership of technical teams and risk management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current DCWF ISM certification at Intermediate or Advanced level (CISSP or CISM).
• Secret clearance is required.
• Education: Bachelor's in IT or Associate with 10 years IT lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT Operations Branch work efforts and act as single POC for IT support.
• Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity program ensuring compliance.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and maintenance of complex datacenter environments.
• Conduct risk assessments, mitigate risks, and monitor security systems.
• Provide documentation for ISSM regarding the Enclave's ATO.

Skills

Security certification (CISSP/CISM)

Lead experience

Program management

Datacenter management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Associate degree in IT with 10 years IT lead

Job description

• A Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or an Associate degree in an IT-related field paired with ten years of IT Lead experience.
• Secret clearance required

Experience Required

• Must possess a current certification meeting the requirements for the DCWF Information Systems Security Manager (722) at the Intermediate or Advanced level (such as CISSP or CISM).
• A minimum of four years of experience in a formal supervisory role managing technical teams responsible for military information systems.
• Demonstrated experience in program management (task delegation, performance tracking, personnel development).
• Experience overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of complex datacenter environments (server virtualization, network infrastructure, storage).

Job Objective

The Special Operations Mission Training Center (SOMTC) conducts individual and collective training for the USASOC operating and generating force, which shall include Joint Special Operations Forces, to prepare Special Operations Forces (SOF) to successfully operate across the full spectrum of operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall work efforts of the IT Operations Branch and subordinate sections, acting as the single point of contact for all IT support activities.
• Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity program while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of complex datacenter environments, including server virtualization, network infrastructure, and storage.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor security systems to respond to potential security incidents.
• Provide all required documentation for review to the Government Information System Security Manager (ISSM) regarding the Enclave's Authority to Operate (ATO).

Work Location

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

“For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.">

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.