IT Manager

SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking an IT Manager to support an opportunity at Davis Monthan AFB.

POSITION OVERVIEW SECTION

The IT Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all Information Technology (IT) and communications (C4I) functions in support of Detachment 1 and RF-R operations. This role provides technical leadership across enterprise IT, tactical communications, cloud services, cybersecurity, and exercise support, ensuring compliance, secure, and reliable IT services in garrison and deployed training environments.

Essential Job Functions

Technical Experience & Knowledge
• USAF NIPRNet/SIPRNet environments including SDCs, VoIP/VoSIP, MFPs, and USAF-approved software
• Operating systems: Windows, Red Hat Linux, Android OS
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access) and enterprise collaboration tools
• Database systems and project management software
• Virtualization technologies in DoD environments
• Commercial cloud platforms including AWS C2E and Microsoft Azure
• USAF ticketing systems (e.g., Remedy, CIPS, IAO Express)
• USAF ITEC/ADPE accountability processes and asset management
• COMSEC equipment, forms, storage, and accountability procedures
• USAF procurement processes (GPC, ECARS, contracting, PBR)
• Ground and air transportation requirements for communications equipment, including hazardous material restrictions
Regulatory & Policy Expertise
Extensive working knowledge of applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs), including but not limited to:
• AFI 33-series (Information Systems, IA, COMSEC, TEMPEST, Spectrum Management)
• AFI 10-series (Joint Exercises, JELC, JNTC, Operations Planning and Execution)
• AFI 24-series (Vehicle and transportation operations)

Core Responsibilities
• Assist the IT/C4 Director in planning, managing, tracking, and executing IT and C4I support for RF-R and Detachment 1 training events in accordance with the JELC
• Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including tasked units, host base agencies, and HQ ACC/A3J
• Coordinate delivery of communications capabilities including NIPRNet, SIPRNet, DSN, VoIP/VoSIP, SATCOM, LMR, LINK systems, IW, and spectrum management
• Develop, manage, and maintain NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and commercial SharePoint environments
• Coordinate creation and management of user accounts, access permissions, training, and network credentials
• Design and implement a secure virtual office environment supporting distributed and mobile operations
• Ensure and maintain JNTC certification requirements
• Apply USAF Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) methodologies across all JELC phases and support lessons learned integration
• Engineer, configure, and manage IT and radio communications infrastructure for mobile and distributed training exercises
• Configure and manage tactical and exercise technologies including MPU-5 mesh networks, PLUM SATIII, AWS services, SHOUT NANO, Somewear Labs, and mobile devices
• Support virtual exercise planning and execution through secure conferencing and collaboration platforms
• Monitor and manage IT and radio systems during live exercise execution

Additional Duties
• Serve as Primary or Alternate COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) for the Det 1 COMSEC account
• Operate and maintain mobile communications systems in austere environments (desert, woodland, maritime)
• Understand maritime communications constraints and frequency restrictions
• Operate government vehicles and trailers in accordance with applicable AFIs and base instructions
• Load, transport, secure, and deploy communications equipment in compliance with Air Force and NTSB standards
• Perform other duties as required to support Detachment and exercise mission success

Minimum Position Requirements
• Minimum five (5) years of DoD communications experience within the last ten (10) years
• Minimum five (5) years of DoD infrastructure and USAF End User Device (EUD) experience within the last ten (10) years
• IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+)
• USAF Communications Administrative Privileges
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

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