Senior IT Operations & Security Lead

CAE Inc; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking to lead an IT and Help Desk operations for the Defense & Security division supporting C-17 TS IT systems and related networks. The role covers security, accounts management, database and storage considerations, and coordination of software/hardware deployments.

Responsibilities include escalation, incident management, and coordinating with global remote locations. The ideal candidate has a strong IT background with 5+ years in IT, knowledge of AD/NTFS/GPO, SQL, and enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering or other technical equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT field or a combination of education and related experience
• Knowledge in host and client/server, telecommunications and network migration and development, desktop computing, information system integration, hardware/software evaluation.
• Experience with the following operating systems, tools, databases, hardware platforms: Current mainstream server software and end-user software, such as Microsoft server and Windows office programs.
• Understands Microsoft domain set and configuration tools (e.g., Active Directory, NTFS, GPO, IPsec, Exchange, SQL, WSUS).
• Experience in design, test, troubleshooting Ethernet local-area network (LAN) and wide-area network (WAN) networking and protocols (Layer 2/3 VLANs, VLAN trunking, IOS, IPS/IDS, VOIP).
• Thorough understanding of large-scale storage technology (SAN, NAS, Fiber channel, Tiered storage, zoning, LUNs, security, replication, backup).
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Security+ certifications preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
• Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day progress of IT efforts through interaction with department managers, instructors, engineers, technicians, subcontractors, government representatives and training support personnel.
• Attend meetings, manage delivery schedules and coordinate configuration management activities.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment is established and maintained.
• Supervise and oversee IT resources and personnel.
• Oversee scheduling and leadership of the IT team for customer support and training simulations.
• Coordinate and support IT deployments for domestic and international locations.
• Ensure security controls and backups are implemented and maintained.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Strong communication

Networking concepts

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CS/SE or technical equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Word

Job description

CAE is seeking to lead an IT and Help Desk operations for the Defense & Security division supporting C-17 TS IT systems and related networks. The role covers security, accounts management, database and storage considerations, and coordination of software/hardware deployments.

Responsibilities include escalation, incident management, and coordinating with global remote locations. The ideal candidate has a strong IT background with 5+ years in IT, knowledge of AD/NTFS/GPO, SQL, and enterprise