Network Communications Lead

Overview Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a  Network Communications Lead to support the Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command (HQ AFGSC), which provides logistics, communications, and operational support to bed-down management activities to Major Command and Installation-level organizations in support of the B-21 bomber.  SATAF PIO provides advisory and assistance support to HQ AFGSC to help meet bed-down requirements. This support will include expertise in nuclear deterrence and global strike operations, military civil engineering, organizational structure and performance, test, nuclear surety, development processes, training, and B-21 weapons systems bed-down. Duties include guiding the installation through the bed-down process, supporting the cross-functional team during facility site visits, advising the team, tracking milestones, and developing repeatable processes and checklists to ensure all basing actions are completed. This is a full-time onsite position located at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas.  Responsibilities Supports PIO, HQ AFGSC, and DOD bed-down of B-21 efforts as they pertain to all communications and information technology and their infrastructure. Participates in design and execution of Network/Information Technology (IT) bed-down, provides analysis and reports on status, risks, and proposed solutions. Works with and provides guidance to host wing, PIO, HQ AFGSC, and DoD Communication/IT professionals to ensure compliance, effectiveness, timeliness, and security of communications bed-down. Generates reports when requested to support this advice. Provide conference and meeting support, such as facilitating meetings, graphic support, study materials, locating available conference rooms, invitations, stakeholder involvement, community relations, risk communication, etc., as approved by the Government. Provide administrative support such as documenting program files and processes, organizing files/records and providing administrative support, such as regulatory and partnering sessions. Advise the Government on validity, feasibility, achievability, and efficiency of proposed projects based on constraints in scheduling, cost, manpower, etc. Travel as required to support AFGSC; complete trip reports within five calendar days upon return. Track milestones, build, & refine products & deliverables. The contractor shall develop, plan, and coordinate processes, tracking tools, and checklist(s), for direct implementation on all PIO actions. Knowledge and understanding of national, DoD, and U.S. Air Force statutory and regulatory policies, directives, and procedures relating to logistics and operations activities. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for executive use and decision-making. Skilled in oral communications necessary to inform the leadership of program changes, to make presentations to management of a complex nature, and to lead and serve effectively on process teams. Skilled in written communications to allow effective articulation of assigned tasks and publication of new and updated products. Experience navigating Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router and Secure Internet Protocol Router type IT systems. Must be able to work in a team environment and independently with limited supervision all while developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen  Clearance:  Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance  Certifications: DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certified/compliant SharePoint administrator Information Systems (IS) Security Professional or equivalent certified. Education: High School Diploma  Years of Experience: Seven (7) years of directly related experience with Multi-Level Secure (MLS) or Special Access Program (SAP) network management/maintenance and at least two (2) different automated cross-domain security solutions. Minimum 2 years working knowledge of High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE) devices. Minimum 2 years of experience with information protection network domains, network segmentation, and network management tools. Additional Experience:  Experienced in classified information systems management Experience resolving classified information systems security incidents Experience uploading and downloading data across classified networks operating at different levels of classification, and control/recording of all incoming and outgoing digital media Experience in self-assessment with Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) Experience developing and critically reviewing information assurance and cyber security documentation Experience managing databases to include: Access, Structured Query Language, and Oracle Experience managing Microsoft SharePoint Experience developing standardized procedures for account establishment, system maintenance, and system recovery Experience designing, installing, and maintaining advanced router and firewall configurations used to isolate network traffic in order to maintain security Knowledge of, and experience implementing, DoD and Air Force Technology regulations, services, and instructions to ensure communications and computer services are in compliance with applicable regulations and instructions Experience developing network standard operating procedures and implementing audits, threat and vulnerability assessments, and applying security-related software tools to manage and control classified information systems Working knowledge to manage/maintain Voice over Internet Protocol infrastructure and Chat applications Preferred Requirements: Education: BS/BA Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Data Science, Information Systems,