Data and Information Systems Lead

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Job Title: Data Engineer IV | Exempt

Location: 9301 NW 33rd StDoral, Florida33172

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

Required Certification(s)

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
• Certifications: Security+ or CASP+
  
  

SUMMARY Agile Defense will support U.S. Southern Command’s (USSOUTHCOM) efforts to deter aggression, defeat threats, protect national Security, rapidly respond to crisis situations, and build Area of Responsibility (AOR) Information Technology (IT) capacity. We will deliver direct support in implementing and sustaining mission critical IT networks and robust cyber defense services with compliance to all Cyber Task Orders (CTOs).

We are seeking a highly skilled Data and Information Systems Lead to oversee the integration, performance, and operational relevance of IT and cyber systems for the SCITES 2 Task Order (TO) in support of USSOUTHCOM. This position will be accountable for ensuring that all IT systems are data-centric, operationally relevant, and effectively integrated into USSOUTHCOM's decision support frameworks at all levels of command. The Data and Information Systems Lead will be responsible for delivering seamless, user-centric information systems that provide real-time, actionable data to the right users, at the right time, and for the right reasons, directly supporting mission success.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to ensure IT and cyber systems are operationally relevant, data-centric, and fully integrated into USSOUTHCOM’s decision-making processes, supporting all echelons of command.
• Oversee the design, integration, and optimization of information systems that enhance the usability and performance of data-centric solutions within USSOUTHCOM's operational environment.
• Ensure that information systems are designed with an intuitive user experience (UX) that allows the right users to access the right data, at the right time, and for the right reasons, thereby enabling effective and timely decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity and IT specialists, to ensure seamless integration of information systems with existing technologies and platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement in the performance of IT and cyber systems, ensuring that systems are highly available, responsive, and capable of meeting evolving mission requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight for data governance, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across all systems and platforms.
• Develop strategies and processes to monitor and improve IT system performance and cyber resilience, ensuring operational readiness and system reliability.
• Ensure the effective implementation of information technology solutions that enhance the performance of USSOUTHCOM operations, ensuring timely access to mission-critical data.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to align information system performance with strategic objectives, supporting both operational and tactical needs.
• Lead the assessment, integration, and optimization of data management tools and technologies, with a focus on improving decision support and operational efficiency.
  
  

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Yes
  
  

Qualifications

Required Certifications

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
• Certifications: Security+ or CASP+
  
  

Education, Background, And Years Of Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in managing and integrating data and information systems, IT systems performance optimization, and cyber systems in complex environments, preferably in a military or defense-related setting.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience in delivering integrated, data-centric information systems with a focus on enhancing usability, performance, and decision support.
• Strong understanding of how to design and implement intuitive UX for information systems, ensuring that systems meet user needs across various operational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to improve IT and cyber system performance to meet mission requirements and ensure operational readiness.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing the integration of IT and data systems across diverse environments and technologies.
• Knowledge of data governance principles, system integration best practices, and security protocols for mission-critical information systems.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with USSOUTHCOM operations, policies, and procedures is highly desirable.
• Experience working with DoD data management and IT systems standards, including knowledge of systems interoperability and security frameworks.
• Expertise in systems performance monitoring, analysis, and improvement, particularly in the context of mission-critical operations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and develop proactive solutions.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

• Standard Office Conditions
  
  

Strength Demands

• Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).