Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 4 hours ago
Information Technology Lead (Mgr IS Technology 2) - 26514
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $150K/yr
6+ years expMission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking an IT Lead to oversee and evolve IT functions within a defense-oriented environment. This role will guide infrastructure growth, cybersecurity posture, and operational excellence across a dynamic, multi-site organization.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain and TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks relevant progressive experience
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marc Sosa
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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