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