Network IT Manager

Network IT Manager

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

K  is seeking a highly experienced Network/IT Manager to join our Hemisphere team. Work location is El Segundo, CA supporting Space Systems Command (SSC). Requires 10+ years of experience analyzing and evaluating current events and providing recommendations to leadership to help ensure continuity of activities and processing of security requirements are effectively integrated through security architecture, design, development, and configuration specifically in support of the Department of Defense.

• Subject matter expert in all network, IT, infrastructure, and software tools for space acquisitions, engineering, and operations for all programs, as required.
• Operate and maintain an existing or accreditable SCI Facility (SCIF) or SAP Facility (SAPF) for use by Government and Contractor personnel (IT, work spaces, desks, offices, networks, and location).
• Operate and maintain an environment with direct connection to multi-level data services, including access to the Unified Data Library and National Space Defense Center, and maintain an accredited, high-bandwidth SAPF and IT infrastructure.
• Provide technological support in IT configuration and management, including fail-safes, software break and refresh, and hardware failure support across unclassified to SAP levels.
• Support digital engineering initiatives by assessing current capabilities, identifying gaps, and building a tailored inventory of tasks aligned with USSF and SSC needs.
• Help develop an integrated digital roadmap with actionable milestones to guide SSC’s digital acquisition and engineering efforts.
• Provide expert guidance on applying digital methodologies and tools, including solution evaluation, program management, strategy development, and change management.
• Knowledgeable on risk management framework (RMF) and technical readiness levels (TRLs) of existing digital engineering toolsets and processes to obtain accreditation of toolsets for use and connectivity to classified networks and infrastructures.

• Active TS clearance, SCI Eligible
• Master’s Degree in related technical field (e.g. Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Network Engineering)
• 10+ years of experience in creating, developing, and executing DoD networking, infrastructure, or information technology requirements

• Experience in maintaining an existing, operational, and accredited SCIF/SAPF
• PMP, CISSP, Security+ certified preferred
• Experience in commercial software solutioning and integration of commercial off the shelf (COTS) toolsets into classified networks

$150,000 – $200,000 annually (This range is for the CA area only)

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.