Naval Operations Lead

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:


• Jira

• Confluence

• Bitbucket


• 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.