Tyto Athene is searching for a Senior Systems and Applications Lead to support U.S. Southern Command on the SCITES II Contract in Doral, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Manages, integrates, and optimizes enterprise systems and applications to support USSOUTHCOM’s mission-critical IT operations
• Develops and implements system architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments 
• Oversees the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise applications, databases, and middleware solutions to support operational requirements
• Monitors system performance, conducts diagnostics, and resolves complex issues to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Implements security controls, patch management, and compliance frameworks to align with DoD policies and risk management standards
• Executes lifecycle management of enterprise systems and applications, aligning operations with cybersecurity, risk mitigation, and continuity of operations (COOP) strategies
• Conducts audits, compliance assessments, and performance optimizations to maintain enterprise-wide functionality and security 
• Provides Tier 3 and Tier 4 technical leadership, mentoring administrators and collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to enhance system resilience 
• Develops automation frameworks, implements logging and monitoring solutions, and ensures seamless integration of enterprise applications with mission-critical operations
• Supports strategic IT initiatives by delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance system and application solutions across global operational environments     

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in systems administration, systems engineering, or enterprise application support with at least two of those years in a supervisor role
• Strong experience managing enterprise platforms, infrastructure, and core business applications 
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi
• Expertise in enterprise patching, configuration management, and deployment strategies 
• Knowledge of automation and orchestration (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible) and system integration workflows 
• Familiarity with ITIL practices for incident, change, and problem management  
• Experience supporting or maintaining compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST, STIGs)
• Excellent communication skills, with experience briefing senior technical and government leadership   

Desired:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments, including Joint Command or TSOC operations 
• Experience with containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and hybrid infrastructure (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS GovCloud) 
• Understanding of government procurement and DoD program lifecycle
• ITIL v4 Foundations or higher
• Microsoft Azure Administrator or higher
• VMware Certified Professional 

Clearance:

• TS/SCI Secret clearance required

Certification:

• DoD 8570 Baseline & CE certifications are required for all positions and may vary slightly depending on the skillset required to perform the role
• CompTIA Security+ CE

Location:

• Doral, Florida

Travel:

• Travel may be required based on operational requirements

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.