Senior IT Lead – Secure, Air-Gapped Networks for Defense

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,684 - 150,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Early childhood education scholarships

Job summary

A defense technology company based in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an IT Lead to evolve IT functions in a defense-oriented environment. The IT Lead will oversee infrastructure growth and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of IT experience. A Top Secret security clearance is mandatory. The role offers competitive pay and is integral to the company’s mission of safeguarding national interests.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant progressive experience with Bachelor's; 4 years with Master's; or 10 years with High School Diploma.
• 6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or cybersecurity.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational goals into technical roadmaps and daily execution plans.
• Architect and deploy secure, scalable networks for new buildings and facility expansions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support audit readiness for classified systems.

Skills

Secure systems design

Cybersecurity posture

Network architecture

System integration

Hands-on execution

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Ticketing platforms management

Education

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

Master’s degree or certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, or ITIL

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Virtualization tools

Linux environments

Windows environments

Job description

A defense technology company based in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an IT Lead to evolve IT functions in a defense-oriented environment. The IT Lead will oversee infrastructure growth and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of IT experience. A Top Secret security clearance is mandatory. The role offers competitive pay and is integral to the company’s mission of safeguarding national interests.