Full-Time

Information Technology Manager

Posted on 1/29/2025

General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$144.4k - $195.4kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Hampton, VA, USA

Onsite work required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT Project Management
Network Administration
IT & Security

You match the following General Dynamics's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Must have an Active DOD Top Secret Clearance
  • Seven (7) years of information technology experience with DoD efforts
  • Five (5) years of managerial experience with DoD efforts
  • Experience with providing oversight and maintenance of devices, including drivers, patches, and client application management
  • Experience managing enterprise network for optimal performance
  • Experience managing an IT department/program of over 200 FTEs
  • Experience gathering and reporting on performance metrics and monitoring the performance of critical components to include, but not limited to availability/uptime, response time, end-to-end throughput, bandwidth utilization, load balancing, and potential error conditions
  • Ability to obtain a USN Common Access Card (CAC) and obtain access to military installations
  • Experience managing dispersed workforce in support of operating and maintaining an integrated network as well as a dispersed group of networks
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of diverse engineers and administrators, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery and operational management of customer-facing enterprise IT services.
  • Ensure service levels meet or exceed agreed-upon metrics and KPIs, addressing any deviations promptly.
  • Provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT services including VDI, desktop imaging, patching procedures, SharePoint solutions, web services, Active Directory, and Exchange.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize service delivery, enhance efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align digital services with business objectives and technological advancements.
  • Proactively evaluate, identify, and recommend configurations or changes to configurations that will enhance performance.
  • Experience with Change Management, maintenance windows and deconflicting maintenance activities.
  • Maintain and provide audit information including access, general logs, and application logs.
  • Use and maintain procedures and documents to operate and maintain the infrastructure.
  • Adhere to network administration requirements and policies, network systems management and troubleshooting (e.g., performance, problem, change and capacity monitoring), bandwidth management, protocol usage statistics (e.g., identify top talkers by protocol) procedures to ensure all services are operating as intended. Execute network monitoring and problem management procedures, including responding to escalation thresholds that don’t comply with requirements and adhere to defined policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with synthetic training environment
  • Advanced degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Navy specific network and cyber experience

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels like nuclear submarines. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to lead in defense technology evolution.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $10M funding boosts General Dynamics' space-based defense capabilities.
  • GDIT's $5.6B Air Force contract enhances secure global information sharing solutions.
  • Gulfstream's contract with U.S. Air Force indicates strong demand for aerospace services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposes vulnerabilities in General Dynamics' cybersecurity measures.
  • Increased competition from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in defense spending.
  • Reliance on antimony poses supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics excels in integrating AI and autonomous systems into defense products.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget