Commanders Communications Task Lead

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.