Information Technology Lead TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Information Technology (IT) Lead in our Intel Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

About the role

Leidos is looking for an IT Lead to join a nationally significant ACAT 1 systems development program utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and model-based systems engineering techniques. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. Leidos is the prime contractor providing system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support.

The program is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system. The IT Lead will oversee the daily operations and performance of the IT department, including management of system administrators, network administrators, and other IT personnel. This role ensures IT projects and services align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives while collaborating with teams and stakeholders across the organization.

The IT Lead will report to the Operations Lead and Program Management Office (PMO) and support IT strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management. The selected candidate will also provide leadership in architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow, network design and implementation, testing, and documentation for program systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and evaluate IT staff, including system administrators, network administrators, and other IT professionals.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, security, and scalability of IT infrastructure, systems, and services.
• Coordinate and prioritize IT projects and initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion and delivery.
• Develop, implement, and oversee IT policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring full compliance with all applicable policies and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues in a timely manner, escalating critical matters as needed.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-focused service within the IT department and across the organization.
• Monitor emerging IT trends, technologies, and solutions, and evaluate their feasibility and applicability to the organization.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the IT team's performance, key achievements, and operational challenges.
• Lead IT activities across the full scope of development and sustainment efforts, including requirements management, risk management, interface management, and work planning and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 20 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum of 12 years of IT-related experience, including at least 8 years in IT management.
• In-depth experience leading and managing system administrators, network administrators, and other IT professionals.
• Extensive, proven experience implementing and managing IT projects and services, preferably using Agile, Scrum, and related delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale programs, including tasks such as conducting technology assessments, trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability roadmap development.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and customer organizations.
• Extensive experience operating under challenging restraints while delivering against mission milestones and priorities.
• Experience presenting, briefing, and discussing technological strategies and solutions with executive leadership.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, and with Agile systems engineering, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
• Excellent planning, prioritizing, and managing skills, and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully leading IT teams of 20 or more personnel.
• Agile-related certification and experience with SAFe strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience and expertise in cross domain solutions, cyber solutions, System Architecture, and similar fields.
• Hands-on technical experience and extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services, network security, data management, and business applications.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays
• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Technical upskilling, education, and training support
• Parental paid leave

Pay

Pay Range: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.