Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Communication Plan, Disaster Recovery Planning, Military Exercises, Military Training
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

FWA Communications Manager (Comms Manager) - Secret Clearance Required

GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program. GDIT delivers individual sustainment through collective Mission Command training, Leadership Training / Development, Warfighter Functions (WFF) training, Delta Training, First Person Simulations (Gaming), and constructive simulations supported training from Squad through Echelon Above Brigade (EAB). Technical integration between simulation and C4I systems. Establish /maintain training and exercise networks. Accomplish Risk Management Framework Certification and Accreditation security and risk management activities.

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT and Mission Training Complex - Ft Wainwright Alaska (MTC-FWA) as the Comms Manager and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. Our work depends on a Comms Manager joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army in the Arctic!

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Implements information system security solutions and cybersecurity technical support for multi-domain activities across the MTC training enclaves
• The Comms manager position works closely with the Ops, Cyber, Network, and Simulations Managers to design and execute technical support and integration for all training environments and events
• Responsible for the overall management and coordination of IT, communications, and network systems and personnel
• Manages the day-to-day and exercise/event IT operations for the MTC
• Creates and establishes communications architecture, coordinate communications plans, configure communications equipment, and assist in installing equipment and circuitry in support of distributed exercises
• Coordinates all aspects of the communications architecture and the technical requirements of Exercise Support Plans with communications planners at other simulation facilities, Network Enterprise Center(s) (NEC), theater signal assets, and participating tactical units
• Ensures the cybersecurity Risk Management process and appropriate operational security posture is maintained and documented for the USARPAC Type Training Enclaves and USARPAC Training Exercise Network
• Works closely with the ISSO and ISSM to ensure all cybersecurity risk management processes are in place for MTC Training Enclaves and other MTC training/exercise networks and systems
• Provide guidance and support for Exercise Design and Cybersecurity planning and ATO attainment
• Follows DoD Directives and Instructions 8140, 8570-01-M, Army regulations AR 25-2, NIST Special Publications 800-53, 800-39, as well as following guidance from other cyber agencies in USARPAC CSPMO, NETCOM, and CYBERCOM
• Serves as a people manager
• Performs other duties as required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, and training
• Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience; Military and MTC experience preferred
• Required Technical Skills:
  
  • three years' experience leading technical teams responsible for engineering, installing, operating, protecting, and maintaining Government Information Systems and associated network enclaves;
  • two years' experience in designing and implementing technical support plans for military training and exercises;
  • demonstrated knowledge of the SCA-V process and inspection program;
  • Expert understanding of NIST, DoD, & Army Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and best business practices
• Certification: SEC+ is required
• Security Clearance Level: Secret clearance required
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  
  • Appropriate DoD 8570.01-M baseline certification as an IAM II is required
  • Knowledge of current industry methods
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery continuity of operations plans
  • Knowledge of enterprise incident response program, roles, and responsibilities
  • Understanding of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles; experience with modelling and simulations systems and concepts
  • Strong ability to produce technical documents such as network diagrams, systems data flow diagrams, Simulation-Stimulation architecture
  • Excellent communications skills and ability to brief senior leaders in layman's terms
• Location: On Customer Site

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA AK Fort Wainwright

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.