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Commanders Communications Task Lead - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA FL MacDill AFB
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ190356

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Communication, IT, Leadership
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Job Description: Commanders Communications Team Task Lead

GDIT has an immediate opening for a Commanders Communications Team Task Lead supporting the Executive Communications Team on the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. The position is based in Tampa, Florida.

Position Overview: The Commanders Communications Team Task Lead will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the Commanders Communications equipment that include Windows products, ensuring their security, availability, and performance. This role involves regular patching, troubleshooting, and collaborating with other IT teams to implement infrastructure solutions that align with command requirements. Additionally, in this role the member will be leading maintenance and operational teams the prepares equipment for travel requirements that support Sr Leaders in CENTCOM.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead a Team of highly qualified maintenance and operations professionals.
  • Brief operational status to Government and Contract Senior Leaders.
  • Understanding of En-Route and Aircraft communications capabilities.
  • Lead and track regular maintenance tasks including patching and remediation.
  • Manage certificate lifecycle management processes for secure communication assets.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices.
  • Install critical system patches and perform system upgrades.
  • Interact with end-users to understand and evaluate functional requirements.
  • Interface with third-party vendors for troubleshooting and support.
  • Maintain system documentation and prepare process guides.
  • Support projects to enhance operational efficiency and security.
  • Track and escalate problems at the appropriate priority level.
  • Produce management reports and informational packets to support process improvements.
  • Send equipment coordination requests to host nation countries and track status.
  • Responsible for COMSEC account.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • System performance tuning and optimization.
  • Review and preparation of comprehensive documentation for systems.
  • Support cross-functional IT teams and projects.
Education and Certifications:
  • Required: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification.
Desired Certifications:
  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
Required Skills:
  • Experience in systems administration and infrastructure management.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive documentation for systems administration tasks.
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.
  • Experience working in cross-functional IT teams and projects.
Clearance Requirement:
  • Active TS/SCI
Travel Requirements:
  • Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations
Company Overview: GDIT is a leading technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. We provide innovative technology solutions and services across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Federal Civilian, and Health markets. Join GDIT and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges.

This version focuses on server administration tasks, infrastructure management, and maintaining the security and performance of Windows servers, suitable for a Systems Administrator role supporting USCENTCOM in Tampa, Florida.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Mac Dill Afb, FL

Salary Range
$97,750 to $132,250
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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