FWA Communications Manager – Secret Clearance Required

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 GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: 401K with company match Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. 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% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA AK Fort Wainwright Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees include