About the role
Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos' Defense Sector is seeking an accomplished Information Systems Manager to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Reagan Test Range (RTR) Operations, Sustainment, Improvement, and Engineering (ROSIE) program. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Reagan Test Range supports critical national security missions involving ballistic missile testing, missile defense, hypersonic systems, Space Domain Awareness, and advanced research and development. These missions depend on highly available, secure, and resilient communications, networks, information systems, and cybersecurity capabilities connecting geographically dispersed range instrumentation and mission operations facilities. The Information Systems Manager will lead ROSIE mission communications, information technology, network operations, and cybersecurity services supporting RTR operations at Kwajalein Atoll and the RTR Operations Center–Huntsville (ROC-H). This position requires a proven technical leader who can manage complex mission-critical information systems, maintain cybersecurity compliance, improve operational resilience, and lead modernization initiatives while protecting the continuity of ongoing national security missions. The successful candidate will combine deep IT and cybersecurity experience with strong organizational leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to translate Government mission requirements into reliable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions. This position is contingent upon contract award to Leidos. Primary Responsibilities Serve as the senior manager responsible for ROSIE mission communications, network operations, information technology services, and cybersecurity support. Interpret Government, corporate, and user requirements and provide technical and managerial direction for developing, installing, operating, maintaining, and modernizing RTR information systems. Direct operations and sustainment of RTR classified and unclassified mission networks, mission data communications, voice and video communications, and associated IT infrastructure. Oversee mission communications infrastructure, including network devices, servers, endpoints, firewalls, applications, databases, optical transport systems, SATCOM facilities, and telecommunications services. Ensure reliable connectivity and information exchange between Kwajalein Atoll, ROC-H, external Government organizations, and mission customers. Manage network and IT performance to achieve PWS-defined operational availability objectives of 95% for network operations and 99% for designated mission-critical network capabilities. Lead cybersecurity operations and sustainment activities, ensuring compliance with applicable Army and DoD cybersecurity standards. Direct cybersecurity vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, incident response, security configuration management, and remediation activities. Oversee Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization support, including cybersecurity documentation, security control evidence, Plans of Action and Milestones, and Authority to Operate support. Coordinate cybersecurity compliance and technical activities with Government Information System Security Managers, Information System Security Officers, and other security stakeholders. Direct network and IT incident response, problem management, root-cause analysis, restoration of services, and corrective action activities. Establish operational processes to meet PWS-defined incident response, service restoration, monitoring, and reporting requirements. Ensure IT service management processes follow applicable ITIL practices and Government-approved procedures. Manage secure configuration baselines, software and hardware inventories, technology refresh planning, and IT lifecycle sustainment. Coordinate network and information systems modernization with engineering, cybersecurity, configuration management, and mission operations organizations. Oversee mission communications support for radar, telemetry, optical instrumentation, command-and-control systems, and mission data processing and distribution. Direct management of mission-critical data pathways, network capacity, bandwidth utilization, system performance, and communications redundancy. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary workforce of network engineers, systems administrators, cybersecurity specialists, IT support personnel, and communications professionals. Ensure personnel maintain required technical qualifications, cybersecurity certifications, training, and professional development. Oversee technical documentation, operating procedures, knowledge management, network diagrams, and Government reporting requirements. Develop and present IT performance, cybersecurity compliance, operational availability, incident management, and modernization status briefings. Partner with Leidos leadership to establish a technology strategy that supports mission requirements, operational efficiency, cybersecurity resilience, and long-term modernization. Identify and implement improvements that enhance network resilience, cybersecurity posture, service delivery, workforce efficiency, and mission continuity. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline. Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications, information technology, and cybersecurity operations, including at least three years of experience managing a cybersecurity program. Current Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification, such as CAP, CISSP, CISM, or an equivalent certification meeting the PWS-referenced DoD 8570.01-M requirements. Demonstrated experience managing complex enterprise or mission-critical communications, network, IT, and cybersecurity operations. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for network engineering, systems administration, IT operations, communications, and cybersecurity. Experience interpreting Government, organizational, and user requirements and translating them into technical plans, operational processes, and system capabilities. Demonstrated experience with DoD cybersecurity policies, security controls, system authorization processes, and compliance requirements. Experience supporting classified and/or unclassified Government information systems and networks. Experience with network operations, incident response, troubleshooting, system availability, and IT service restoration. Experience managing cybersecurity risk, vulnerability remediation, security configuration baselines, and continuous monitoring activities. Experience coordinating IT operations with Government customers, cybersecurity authorities, engineering organizations, and external service providers. Strong leadership, technical management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to support mission-critical operations requiring nonstandard hours and emergency response. Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required. Current DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to attain installation access requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Experience managing communications, networks, and cybersecurity operations for DoD missile defense, space operations, test range, or other mission-critical systems. Experience supporting Army or DoD Risk Management Framework processes, eMASS, Authority to Operate activities, and cybersecurity compliance. Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides, NIST SP 800-series security controls, and DoD/Army cybersecurity requirements. Experience managing classified networks, including SIPRNet, JWICS, or other national security information systems. Experience managing mission data networks, optical transport networks, SATCOM systems, and geographically distributed communications infrastructure. Experience supporting network operations with stringent mission availability, incident response, and service restoration requirements. Experience with ITIL-based IT service management, service desks, problem management, and network performance analytics. Experience leading cybersecurity modernization, secure network architecture improvements, zero-trust initiatives, or automated security monitoring. Experience with Agile software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, or modern IT systems engineering practices. Experience managing IT lifecycle replacement, technology refresh, software licensing, configuration management, and supply chain risk. Experience supporting USASMDC, U.S. Space Command, Missile Defense Agency, or Major Range and Test Facility Base operations. Demonstrated success improving IT service delivery, cybersecurity posture, operational resilience, and technical workforce performance. Ability to attain a DoD Top Secret / Secured Compartmented Information clearance If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: October 29, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.