Naval Operations Lead

<p><strong>Naval Operations Lead</strong></p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>G2IT is seeking an experienced Naval Operations Lead to support mission-critical operations within a Department of Defense environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive U.S. Navy or Joint operational experience in Command and Control (C2), Naval Fires, and maritime planning while also bringing a strong understanding of modern DevSecOps, cloud technologies, and software delivery practices.</p> <p>This role requires a strategic leader capable of bridging operational military expertise with advanced technical capabilities to support planning, execution, and modernization initiatives across naval operations.</p> <p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or TS/SCI eligible with a completed Tier 5 investigation at the time of submission.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of ten (10) years of operational U.S. Navy or Joint military experience in Command and Control (C2) and Naval Fires.</li> <li>Experience supporting Carrier Strike Group (CSG) operations and/or Maritime Operations Center (MOC) planning.</li> <li>Graduate of a U.S. military Command and Staff College or possess an equivalent documented warfare qualification (e.g., Surface Warfare Officer).</li> <li>Strong understanding of naval operational planning, maritime operations, and joint force integration.</li> <li>Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Technical Experience</strong></p> <p><strong>Containerization &amp; Orchestration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience implementing and managing containerized applications using Docker, Podman, and Buildah.</li> <li>Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.</li> <li>Proficiency using Helm for application deployment and lifecycle management.</li> </ul> <p><strong>DevSecOps &amp; CI/CD</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience developing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and AWS CodeBuild.</li> <li>Knowledge of software release management, automation, and continuous integration best practices.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cloud &amp; Infrastructure Automation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation.</li> <li>Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based solutions in AWS and Azure environments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Systems Administration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong experience administering Linux operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, and Ubuntu.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Scripting &amp; Automation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proficiency developing automation solutions and operational scripts using Bash, Python, and PowerShell.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Software Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience developing full-stack applications using technologies such as:</li> <ul> <li>Java</li> <li>Python</li> <li>TypeScript</li> <li>React</li> <li>SQL</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Agile &amp; Collaboration Tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience leveraging Atlassian tools including:</li> <ul> <li>Jira</li> <li>Confluence</li> <li>Bitbucket</li> </ul> <li>Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and team collaboration practices.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and support naval operational planning efforts related to Command and Control (C2), Naval Fires, and maritime operations.</li> <li>Provide subject matter expertise for Carrier Strike Group and Maritime Operations Center planning activities.</li> <li>Support modernization initiatives through the integration of cloud, DevSecOps, and containerized technologies.</li> <li>Collaborate with military, government, and contractor personnel to develop operational solutions and mission requirements.</li> <li>Guide technical teams in implementing secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure and software solutions.</li> <li>Develop and maintain documentation, operational procedures, and technical artifacts supporting mission objectives.</li> <li>Participate in strategic planning, operational assessments, and mission execution activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting Department of Defense programs and operational environments.</li> <li>Familiarity with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) concepts.</li> <li>Experience supporting Navy modernization, maritime operations, and mission engineering initiatives.</li> <li>AWS and/or Azure cloud certifications.</li> <li>Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or Agile certifications.</li> </ul> <p><em>Salary: $200- 225k depending on experience&nbsp;</em></p>