Leads applications development, enterprise systems support, cybersecurity compliance, and real-time range systems administration for a DoD test and evaluation center. Supervises software developers, network and system administrators, and range personnel; oversees .NET application modernization, configuration management, testing, releases, mission readiness, and troubleshooting. Requires technical team leadership, Secret clearance eligibility, Security+ certification, enterprise Windows and network experience, and availability for occasional 24-hour on-call support during critical range events.
The Applications and Range Systems Manager is responsible for leading all software applications development, business systems support, and real-time range systems administration for the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). This role integrates technical leadership, project management, cybersecurity compliance, and hands-on oversight of both enterprise and range mission systems. The manager will supervise software developers, network/system administrators, and range systems personnel to ensure reliable, secure, and mission-ready operations.
This is an on-site position based on Andros Island, The Bahamas.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Essential Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
- Provide technical and administrative leadership to the Applications Development and Range Systems teams.
- Oversee workload distribution, performance management, and training for developers, system administrators, and network/range support personnel.
- Coordinate with other AUTEC departments, government customers, and management to ensure systems and software meet mission requirements.
- Manage multi-disciplinary project implementations involving software, servers, networks, and real-time range systems.
Applications & Software Oversight
- Direct design, development, deployment, and maintenance of AUTEC business and operational applications built using Microsoft Visual Studio, ASP.NET, C#, .NET 4.8, and .NET Core.
- Provide architectural guidance for application modernization, including migrations from .NET 4.8 to .NET Core.
- Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with DoD Information Assurance requirements.
- Oversee configuration management, source code control, code reviews, testing, documentation, and release management.
- Support integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of AUTEC’s software ecosystem.
Range Systems & Real-Time Environment Support
- Provide leadership and strategic guidance for configuration management, quality assurance, and software distribution in AUTEC’s real-time operational environment.
- Responsible for ensuring Real-Time applications remain fully available and mission-ready at all times.
- Support real-time mission operations, including periodic 24-hour on-call availability during critical range events.
- Ensure documentation, requirements specifications, and system test plans are developed and maintained for all range systems.
- Serve as escalation point for troubleshooting range software, system failures, and customer-reported issues.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with DoD IA requirements across all applications and range systems.
- Maintain required security forms, logs, and documentation supporting secure facilities and systems.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain property control tracking, perform office safety/security inspections, and manage required administrative actions for IT secure spaces.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of progressive IT enterprise experience including software development, systems administration, or range/mission system support; or 2+ years of direct management experience.
- CompTIA Security+ CE (required).
- Must have strong experience with Microsoft Windows, and enterprise server/network environments.
- Must be skilled in MS Office especially creating and modifying Excel sheets with complex functions.
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing multi-disciplinary IT projects.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Must be able to reside in a remote location with limited medical facilities.
- Valid passport and driver’s license required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AUTEC real-time systems or similar DoD test-range systems.
- Technical certifications such as CCNA, Microsoft, Linux+, Project+, A+.
- Experience with software QA, testing procedures, and documentation.
- Experience with CI/CD, Git/GitLab, Agile development methodologies
- Experience leading teams in remote or austere operating environments.
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